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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.
Assam Government Pursues Treason Charges Over Bangladesh Anthem Controversy in Sribhumi
Oct 30, 2025 12:59 pm CST
A major political dispute has emerged in Assam after a district Congress leader's recitation of 'Amar Sonar Bangla' (Bangladesh's national anthem) at a party event. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed legal action, potentially including treason charges, while the Congress defends the recitation as a cultural expression of Rabindranath Tagore's legacy. The controversy occurs amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations following recent regime change in Dhaka.