Singapore’s PM Has Praised Nehru. MEA, ED Must Probe Who’s Behind This Anti-Modi Conspiracy
In what could only be the result of sinister conspiracy, Singapore's PM suggested that Narendra Modi has made things worse in 'new India'.
Something terrible has happened.
The self-important prime minister of Singapore – a state we have so admired for its no-nonsense policing and devotion to swacchta (cleanliness, etc.) has taken it upon himself to praise Jawaharlal Nehru.
Speaking of democracy, Lee Hsien Loong lauded “outstanding individuals of immense culture and exceptional ability” like David Ben Gurion and Nehru for having led their countries to freedom and then establishing exemplary norms and practices for running parliamentary democracies.
Worse, not only did he make no mention of the superlative “new India” run by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi but suggested he has made things worse:
“But beyond that initial fervour, succeeding generations often find it hard to sustain this momentum and drive, said Lee, adding, the texture of politics changes and respect for politicians declines”.
The question we must ask in national interest is this: why has Lee made these anti-India statements?
It cannot be that the honourable prime minister of Singapore does not know how Nehru has been responsible for all of India’s ills, internal and external, and has chosen to praise him just when Modi has begun speaking openly about Nehru’s faults.
We cannot but conclude that some sinister foreign conspiracy is afoot. Surely the Modi government and its agencies must investigate the matter.
Internally, the matter is best handed over to the National Security Advisor for nailing all those who may have instigated the Singapore prime minster to deliver this baseless and damaging praise of Nehru. It cannot be ruled out that some Indian “urban naxals” and “presstitutes” may be involved in misinforming and misguiding the gentleman.
The Enforcement Directorate has to investigate the nexus between Singapore-based companies, their Indian business partners and the Singapore PM.
External affairs minister S. Jaishankar must also be asked what he intends to do to set things right at the international level. Earlier this week his ministry described a statement on the hijab controversy – another legacy of Nehru – issued by the Organisation of Islamic Community as the product of a “communal mindset”. Surely, the mindset with which foreign governments are praising a leader whose legacy has been so harmful for India must also be denounced.
One option must be to use India’s current membership of the UN Security Council to get friendly foreign governments to issue statements condemning Singapore’s unwarranted and damaging interference in our internal affairs.
At a moment in our history when the Modi government is engaged in the laudable endeavour to correct so many distortions inscribed by previous Indian historians, this suspicious and obviously motivated attempt to reinstate Nehru could cause embarrassment to a resurgent India in international forums.
In what could only be the result of sinister conspiracy, Singapore's PM suggested that Narendra Modi has made things worse in 'new India'.
Something terrible has happened.
The self-important prime minister of Singapore – a state we have so admired for its no-nonsense policing and devotion to swacchta (cleanliness, etc.) has taken it upon himself to praise Jawaharlal Nehru.
Speaking of democracy, Lee Hsien Loong lauded “outstanding individuals of immense culture and exceptional ability” like David Ben Gurion and Nehru for having led their countries to freedom and then establishing exemplary norms and practices for running parliamentary democracies.
Worse, not only did he make no mention of the superlative “new India” run by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi but suggested he has made things worse:
“But beyond that initial fervour, succeeding generations often find it hard to sustain this momentum and drive, said Lee, adding, the texture of politics changes and respect for politicians declines”.
The question we must ask in national interest is this: why has Lee made these anti-India statements?
It cannot be that the honourable prime minister of Singapore does not know how Nehru has been responsible for all of India’s ills, internal and external, and has chosen to praise him just when Modi has begun speaking openly about Nehru’s faults.
We cannot but conclude that some sinister foreign conspiracy is afoot. Surely the Modi government and its agencies must investigate the matter.
Internally, the matter is best handed over to the National Security Advisor for nailing all those who may have instigated the Singapore prime minster to deliver this baseless and damaging praise of Nehru. It cannot be ruled out that some Indian “urban naxals” and “presstitutes” may be involved in misinforming and misguiding the gentleman.
The Enforcement Directorate has to investigate the nexus between Singapore-based companies, their Indian business partners and the Singapore PM.
External affairs minister S. Jaishankar must also be asked what he intends to do to set things right at the international level. Earlier this week his ministry described a statement on the hijab controversy – another legacy of Nehru – issued by the Organisation of Islamic Community as the product of a “communal mindset”. Surely, the mindset with which foreign governments are praising a leader whose legacy has been so harmful for India must also be denounced.
One option must be to use India’s current membership of the UN Security Council to get friendly foreign governments to issue statements condemning Singapore’s unwarranted and damaging interference in our internal affairs.
At a moment in our history when the Modi government is engaged in the laudable endeavour to correct so many distortions inscribed by previous Indian historians, this suspicious and obviously motivated attempt to reinstate Nehru could cause embarrassment to a resurgent India in international forums.
