Attempts to distort Nehru’s contributions harmful to nation: Bhatti

HYDERABAD Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka expressed concern over attempts to distort history and deny due credit to India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for his contributions to nation-building. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nehru Centre in South India at Ravindra Bharathi on Saturday, Mr. Vikramarka said attempts to undermine Nehru’s contributions could harm the country.

Mr. Vikramarka alleged that attempts were being made to misrepresent the contributions of several national leaders for political gains. He said institutions like the Nehru Centre had an important role in educating people about historical facts.

Recalling Nehru’s role in shaping independent India, the Deputy Chief Minister said the country faced several challenges, including partition, communal tensions, food shortages and economic difficulties, in the years following Independence. Despite these challenges, Nehru had worked towards building a united and strong nation with a long-term vision.