Vanathi Srinivasan Criticizes Congress for Neglecting Leaders Other Than Nehru Family

In Coimbatore, Vanathi Srinivasan criticizes Congress for promoting Nehru family while sidelining other leaders. Questions Congress's right to speak on Gandhi, highlights Modi's respect.


Coimbatore: On May 30, Vanathi Srinivasan, MLA from South Coimbatore, expressed grave concerns about the Congress party's history of overshadowing leaders other than the Nehru family, questioning their moral right to discuss Mahatma Gandhi. She emphasized that Congress had not adequately recognized or promoted various other significant leaders.


In her statement, Srinivasan highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to honor Gandhi's legacy and his personal admiration for the leader. According to her, Modi has repeatedly commemorated Gandhi, showcasing him as a figure of immense respect and inspiration. She criticized the previous government for failing to present Gandhi adequately to the world until the biographical film in 1982 directed by Richard Attenborough.


Srinivasan’s critique extends to how Gandhi's principles of non-violence not only shaped India but also offered guidance to the world. Despite these contributions, she accused the Congress of having spent decades concentrating power within the Nehru family, neglecting the broader representation of other national leaders in governance and public projects.


By illuminating the issue, Srinivasan invokes a call for a more inclusive acknowledgment of historical figures in Indian politics, emphasizing the contrast between Congress’s past practices and Modi's current administration.

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