It is clear that Nehru was born Hindu, raised Muslim and was practicing Christianity. This made him turn Kashmir issue in favour of local Muslims and drag the matter to UNO. It will take centuries to undo this imbroglio. During his Prime minister-ship, he was manipulated by Lord and Lady Mountbatten to undertake decisions incompetent to India’s national interests. Such decisions have damaged and continue to damage India and especially Kashmir.
Post independence, he wrongly declared India as secular state whereas Pakistan boldly declared itself as Muslim state. Next blunder was non alignment and decapitating India’s army, under belief that India would not be invaded. China jolted him to realise folly of this notion.
Price of non alignment is still extracted by America who is openly and continuously instigating Pakistan against India and is ignoring protests and proofs by India.De-iconisation of Nehru is necessary to implement pro India decisions, even if painful to Nehruvian lobby.
Ramesh Jhalla
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