Chandigarh / 9th, December.
The General Secretary of All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister and Sirsa MP Kumari Selja Reacting strongly to the allegations of appeasement made by the Prime Minister in the Lok Sabha against Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India. Kumari Selja said that the statement is contrary to historical facts and is misleading. The MP urged the Prime Minister to respect the dignity of Parliament and present a fact-based discourse.
In a statement released to the media, MP Kumari Selja said that such remarks appear to be an attempt to undermine the immense contribution made by Pandit Nehru in nation-building. She said that Nehru played an exceptional and decisive role in strengthening India’s democratic institutions, constitutional framework, and national unity. Terming the Prime Minister’s allegations baseless, Selja said that history stands witness to the fact that top leaders of the BJP themselves have praised Jinnah. The statement made in Karachi in 2005 and the positive references about Jinnah in a book published in 2009 stand as evidence.
Kumari Selja said that the Congress has always placed national interest, national symbols, and cultural consciousness above everything else. Kumari Selja reminded that on 24 January 1950, it was the first government of independent India when Pandit Nehru was Prime Minister that decided to grant the status of National Song to ‘Vande Mataram. Selja said that when leaders within the BJP who praise Jinnah continue to hold important positions, levelling allegations against the Congress on issues of nationalism appears to be driven by political malice. Kumari Selja again urged the Prime Minister to uphold the dignity of Parliament and present fact-based discussions.
:-The birthday wishes extended by Kumari Selja to Sonia Gandhi.
MP Kumari Selja extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party and an inspiration for democratic values. She said that Sonia Gandhi’s commitment to the Constitution, social justice, and public service has always been inspiring. Kumari Selja prayed for Sonia Gandhi’s good health, long life, and continued energy in the service of the nation.
