Priyanka Gandhi Defends Nehru's Legacy: Compares His Imprisonment During Freedom Struggle to Modi's Time as Prime Minister

Dec 08, 2025 08:18 pm CST

In a passionate parliamentary address, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended Jawaharlal Nehru's contributions to India, highlighting that his imprisonment during the freedom struggle nearly matched PM Modi's tenure in office. She credited Nehru for establishing crucial institutions like ISRO, DRDO, IITs, IIMs, and AIIMS, challenging the BJP's criticism while urging Parliament to focus on pressing issues like unemployment and inflation.