Guarding Nehru's Legacy: Congress's Pledge Against Misinformation
Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra urged party workers to uphold Nehru's vision for democracy, countering BJP's narratives. In a meeting, he emphasized reinforcing grassroots strength and resisting divisive efforts. The Congress aims to challenge misinformation and advocate a truthful, inclusive alternative for voters.
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Tariq Hameed Karra, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief, called on party members to sustain Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru's vision in the current democratic landscape. Speaking at a party meeting, Karra underscored the necessity of nurturing commitment to the party's ideology to challenge the BJP's 'misleading and divisive' narratives effectively.
The gathering coincides with Nehru's birth anniversary, celebrated across India as 'Children's Day.' Karra expressed concerns about the forces aligned against Nehruvian values and the secular vision Nehru championed, urging members to counteract these efforts in tribute to Nehru's legacy and democracy's future.
Karra criticized the BJP as a 'well-oiled machine of false propaganda,' yet remained optimistic about Congress's capacity to offer a 'truthful, inclusive alternative.' The meeting highlighted enhancing grassroots strength and exchanging ideas to fortify the party's outreach amidst ongoing misinformation campaigns.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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