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Modi blames Congress for Partition, injustice to Sardar Patel, muzzling democracy

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A veiled attack on Mahatma Gandhi without naming him, blaming Nehru for Partition and attributing much of what is wrong in the country to Congress rule marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s 90 minute speech in reply to the motion of thanks to President’s address in Parliament on Wednesday, January 7.

He later moved on make claims of achievements under his government terming them, typically, ‘unprecedented’.

Amid constant sloganeering by the opposition of ‘jhutha bhashan bandh karo’ and ‘jhuthe ashwasan bandh karo’ (stop telling lies in speech and stop giving false assurances), Modi started by saying that the President’s speech does not belong to any one party. The Presidential address should be respected and it should not be opposed just for the sake of opposition, he said.

In what was more of a ‘campaign speech’, as later alleged by Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Modi began his speech by directly blaming the Nehru-Gandhi family for Partition.

“This is the same party that divided India. For decades, one party devoted all their energies in singing paeans to one family. The interests of the nation were over-looked just for the interests of one family,” he said.

“To this day, 125 crore Indians are paying the price for your sins, you divided India keeping elections in mind, you closed Parliament’s doors without heeding the people’s wishes, the seeds you sowed at that time, its ramifications are being felt to this day. Not a single day has passed when the country has not suffered due to poison sowed by you,” Modi alleged.

He accused the Congress for brainwashing people into thinking the Congress, especially Jawaharlal Nehru, brought democracy to India. He said that democracy “is in the blood of Indians” and cited the golden age of Lichchavi rule in eastern India and of Kannada social reformer Basava’s teachings.

“It is the country’s misfortune that Congress leaders feel ‘Bharat’ the country was born on August 15, 1947, as if there was no country before this. I’m shocked, do I call it ignorance, or lack of understanding, when it is said Nehru and the Congress gave India democracy,” he said.

Modi explained democracy to the Lok Sabha and informed it that democracy isn’t a preserve of the Congress – far from it, he said, the Congress has destroyed democracy.

Modi asked, “How did the Congress act in Kerala, how did they treat the Akali Dal in Punjab, how did they behave in Tamil Nadu? Why did Congress dismiss so many state governments at their will? This is no commitment to democracy.”

Referring to Karnataka Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge’s speech in Parliament, Modi said: “Kharge ji aren’t you from Karnataka, at least remember Basava. You should know him, he established the Anubhav Mandap in the 12th century. Everything he did was done democratically and women’s empowerment was his top priority, this was democracy in India in the 12th century. Have you forgotten that, Kharge ji?”

The reference to Karnataka was significant in view of the upcoming assembly polls in the state. Next was Andhra Pradesh, where the BJP ally TDP has been miffed with it after the Union Budget 2018.

Modi said the TDP was born due to humiliation of Andhra leaders like Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy by Congress. He alleged that former Congress PM Rajiv Gandhi insulted a Congress CM at Hyderabad airport and “stabbed in the back the party’s own Presidential choice” Reddy.

“NT Rama Rao’s Telugu Desam Party was born out of those insults to the people of Andhra Pradesh,” said Modi, using it to underscore his point about the Congress being undemocratic though claiming to have brought democracy to India.

“We cannot forget how the Congress insulted Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, a proud son of Andhra Pradesh. They humiliated him. Nobody in India needs lessons on democracy from the Congress Party,” said Modi.

The PM also had words about what he said is the lack of democracy within the Congress party. He claimed that “out of 15 Congress committees, 12 had voted for Sardar Patel while three had rejected both”, yet Jawaharlal Nehru was made the Prime Minister, at the time of Independence.He also claimed India wouldn’t have lost what is now Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir if Patel has been made Prime Minister.

This was a veiled reference to Mahatma Gandhi, who had preferred Nehru for the post of prime minister since he was more acceptable and preferred leader for a secular India for which Kashmir had opted. Patel, who himself – along with most other leaders – was in agreement with this choice, was also old and passed away even before the first elections were held.

Having said that, the PM also went on to cite the Congress party’s recent internal elections as an example of what he claimed is the lack of democracy in the grand old party – a malady ailing almost every India political party, including the BJP where the leader going to be ‘elected’ as chief is decided by RSS and is known beforehand.

Modi said: “In December, did we witness an ‘election’ or a coronation for the post of Congress president? One youngster raised his voice about this as well, but he was ignored.” He was alluding to a minor revolt by one Shehzad Poonawalla.

The BJP is nothing like the Congress and the BJP-led NDA government is nothing like the previous Congress governments, the PM said, moving on to detail what he called his government’s achievements since assuming power in May 2014.

“The NDA Government has changed the work culture in the nation. Projects are not only thought about well but also executed in a timely manner,” said the PM.

He also claimed that his government is building more roads and a faster rate than the previous one – a claim that had been proved false earlier by some websites such as Alt News which did a fact check.

Further, he said, “Since Kharge Ji spoke about railways and Karnataka, let me tell the truth about the Bidar-Kalburgi rail line. The project was approved by the Vajpayee Government and from 2004 till 2013 nothing was done. It is when a government under BSY/BJP gave approvals work could begin,” referring to BJP leader and former Karnataka CM BS Yeddyurappa (BSY).

He said that it was his government that got work done while Congress only laid foundation stones. He mentioned the example of the Barmer refinery to demonstrate his point. “The way people of Rajasthan were misled about the Barmer refinery was appalling. Just for votes, lies were said. It is in the last three years that the government of India and the Rajasthan government worked together to sort out the pending issues,” he claimed. Rajasthan has a BJP government currently.

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Amit Shah praises Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, says Nation above post

Amit Shah hailed Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union Education Minister, saying BJP places the nation and students above any position while highlighting the government’s commitment to examination reforms.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday praised Dharmendra Pradhan’s decision to step down as Union Education Minister, saying the move reflected the Bharatiya Janata Party’s commitment to placing the nation and students above any political position.

In a post on X, Shah said that for BJP workers, the country, its youth and students are more important than any office. He described Pradhan’s resignation as an example of the party’s guiding principle of prioritising national interest over personal ambition.

Shah highlights government’s focus on exam reforms

Amit Shah said the Narendra Modi-led government respects the sentiments of students and remains committed to strengthening the examination system following concerns over alleged paper leaks.

He said the Centre has introduced strict measures to ensure severe punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks and expressed confidence that these steps would deliver justice to students who cleared the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).

Praises Pradhan’s work as Education Minister

Recalling Dharmendra Pradhan’s tenure, Shah highlighted several initiatives undertaken during his time in the Education Ministry. He credited Pradhan with helping implement the National Education Policy (NEP), expanding PM SHRI schools, promoting digital education, strengthening skill development and improving coordination between industry and academic institutions.

Shah also said Pradhan worked towards making examinations more inclusive and student-centric, adding that his tenure reflected his commitment to the vision of a developed India.

Resignation follows NEET controversy

Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation comes amid nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and growing demands for accountability.

The resignation has triggered political reactions across party lines. While opposition parties have described the development as a result of sustained student protests, BJP leaders have projected it as an example of accountability and commitment to national interest.

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Centre ready for NEET debate in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi’s paper leak claims to be investigated: JP Nadda

Union Health Minister JP Nadda said the government is prepared for a detailed Parliament debate on the NEET paper leak issue and will investigate Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of multiple paper leaks over the last decade.

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The Centre has reiterated its willingness to hold a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak issue in Parliament, with Union Health Minister JP Nadda saying the government is prepared for a debate of any duration. He also said Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of around 152 examination paper leaks over the past 10 years would be investigated.

Government open to debate of any duration

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, JP Nadda said the government has consistently supported a discussion on the paper leak issue in Parliament. He stated that the Opposition could decide the duration of the debate through the Business Advisory Committee, whether it is a short discussion or one extending to 12 or even 18 hours.

Nadda, who is also the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, said the government remains fully prepared for a comprehensive discussion and urged the Opposition not to shift its position on the issue.

Rahul Gandhi’s paper leak allegations to be examined

Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s recent presentation, Nadda said the Congress leader referred to nearly 150 paper leak incidents over the last decade. He described those claims as a matter that requires investigation and said the government would examine the allegations before presenting the facts to the public.

According to Nadda, a responsible government is committed to verifying such claims and ensuring that the truth is established through due investigation.

Calls for a united approach on NEET issue

Highlighting the significance of the matter, Nadda said the future of students should remain the top priority for both the government and the Opposition. He appealed to political parties to work together in finding a long-term solution to prevent examination irregularities.

He added that safeguarding the interests of students is a shared responsibility and called for constructive cooperation instead of political differences.

Nadda on meeting with CJP representatives

The Union Minister also spoke about his recent interaction with representatives of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). He said the meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, during which the government listened to their concerns and asked them to submit their suggestions in writing.

Nadda said the government remains open to further discussions whenever required and clarified that no meeting with the group was held on Wednesday.

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Opposition demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation before NEET discussion in Parliament

The Opposition has demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation before any discussion on the NEET paper leak in Parliament, while the Centre says it is fully prepared for a debate.

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The political deadlock over the NEET paper leak issue continued in Parliament on Wednesday, with Opposition parties demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any discussion takes place. The Centre, however, maintained that it is fully prepared to debate the matter during the ongoing Monsoon Session.

Leading the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said there could be no fair discussion on the NEET issue unless Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post.

Centre rejects Opposition’s condition

Responding to the Opposition’s demand, Leader of the House JP Nadda said the government was not avoiding a discussion and remained open to debating all issues, including the alleged NEET paper leak.

He said the government had already made its position clear and described it as transparent, adding that it was willing to discuss every matter raised by the Opposition.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also reiterated that the Centre had been ready for discussions since the beginning of the Monsoon Session. He said the government had consistently conveyed its willingness to debate the NEET issue and other important matters.

Rijiju added that if the Opposition was looking for reasons to avoid a discussion, it would not be appropriate. According to him, the procedure and timing of the debate would be decided after consultations among all parties under the Chair’s guidance.

Opposition maintains resignation demand

The government also informed the House that its willingness to discuss the issue had been communicated to Congress leaders and representatives of other political parties.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav echoed the Opposition’s stand, saying students were seeking the resignation of the Education Minister before any discussion. He asserted that the resignation should come first, followed by parliamentary debate on the issue.

Akhilesh Yadav also joined Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs during a march towards the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi on Tuesday as part of the protest over the NEET controversy.

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