Rajnath Singh's Claim on Nehru and Babri Masjid Sparks Fury: BJP Cites 1949 Archives, Congress Demands Proof

In this Special Report, India Today's Managing Editor Gaurav Sawant moderates a fiery debate on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's claim that Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use government funds to rebuild the Babri Masjid. BJP National Spokesperson Dr. Ajay Alok defends the statement, citing 'cabinet archives of 1949' and claiming Sardar Patel rejected the proposal. He also references the 'Inside Story of Sardar Patel' and Maniben Patel's diary. Countering him, Congress National Spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohammed dismisses the claims as a distraction from issues like pollution, demanding 'archival or documentary evidence' and questioning the authenticity of the cited books. The debate turns heated with personal remarks and demands for facts.