Fact Check: Did Nehru Want to Use Public Funds for Babri Masjid? Congress Refutes Rajnath Singh's Claims

Dec 03, 2025 02:55 pm CST

Congress and BJP clash over historical claims as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleges Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to rebuild the Babri Masjid using public funds. Congress leader Manickam Tagore strongly refutes these assertions, stating there is no documentary evidence and that Nehru consistently opposed using government money for any religious establishments, highlighting the ongoing political battle over India's historical narrative.