Nehru's Somnath Letters Spark Row: BJP Attacks Congress Over Faith Stance

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News18•08-01-2026, 09:50
Nehru's Somnath Letters Spark Row: BJP Attacks Congress Over Faith Stance
- •BJP released 17 letters by Jawaharlal Nehru, revealing his objections to the Somnath Temple's reconstruction and inauguration.
- •BJP links Nehru's 1951 stance on Somnath to Congress's 2024 rejection of the Ram Mandir inauguration, alleging a consistent "anti-faith" ideology.
- •Nehru's letter to Liaquat Ali Khan dismissed the Somnath gates story, a move critics call politically sensitive.
- •Letters show Nehru's concern for India's secular image, instructing to minimize the President's visit impact and avoid "pomp and ceremony."
- •The controversy intensifies ahead of PM Modi's Somnath visit, creating discomfort for the INDIA alliance.
Why It Matters: Nehru's old letters on Somnath Temple fuel a major political clash between BJP and Congress over faith and secularism.
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