New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday accused the Modi government of “putting obstacles at every step” in the organisation of the international conference on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru convened by it that concluded Tuesday.
Senior party leader Anand Sharma, who was the secretary-general of the meet, also criticised the media, especially the television channels, for poor coverage despite the presence of “world leaders”.
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should reach out to the Opposition. At the same time, he drew attention to those who wish to erase Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy from the country.
Speaking at the concluding session of the two-day international meet, Mr Gandhi said: “Today, what I find troubling is how we can condemn people because the ideas they treasure are not our own. Nehru understood deeply that everyone is entitled to their viewpoints. Nehru gave space for his Opposition, even when they were practically non-existent.”
