The controversy surrounding the renaming of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library has sparked a war of words between the Congress and the BJP. The Congress party has accused the Modi government of displaying a “petty mindset” in its decision to rename the museum, while the BJP has criticized the Congress for its narrow focus on one family.
BJP emphasizes inclusion of all Prime Ministers’ contributions in the renamed museum
The BJP leaders argue that the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library had previously been primarily centered around Jawaharlal Nehru, but the renaming reflects the inclusion of the contributions of all Prime Ministers. They assert that former Prime Ministers such as HD Deve Gowda, Inder Kumar Gujral, Charan Singh, and Chandrashekhar, who may not have belonged to a political dynasty, deserve recognition for their contributions to the nation.
Congress defends Nehru’s legacy and criticizes the renaming decision
Congress leaders, on the other hand, believe that removing Jawaharlal Nehru’s name from the museum’s board diminishes his legacy. They consider Nehru as the architect of modern India and argue that he should be honored and remembered for his significant role in shaping the country’s future.
Counterarguments reflect the ongoing clash between the two parties
As the accusations and counterattacks continue, both parties remain steadfast in their positions. Congress leader Gourav Vallabh suggests that while Nehru’s name may be removed from the museum’s board, his impact on the hearts of the people cannot be erased. Meanwhile, the BJP spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawalla, criticizes the Congress for its alleged concentration on one family and describes it as a “Family Ltd Company” and “Family Ltd Enterprise.”
Renaming decision made by the Culture ministry in a special meeting
The controversy surrounding the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library’s renaming emerged after a special meeting of the NMML, presided over by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, who serves as the vice president of the society. The meeting, held nearly a year after the inauguration of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya at Teen Murti Bhavan, resulted in the resolution to change the institution’s name to the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society.
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