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A political row has erupted over former Vice President Hamid Ansari's remarks citing former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru regarding Hindu right-wing communalism. Speaking at the A.G. Noorani Memorial Lecture in New Delhi, Ansari cited Nehru's observation that the greater danger to India was Hindu right-wing communalism rather than communism, while also warning of challenges to civic nationalism that could create distinctions between citizens based on faith. The Bharatiya Janata Party and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mounted a sharp attack on Ansari, alleging his remarks disrespect India's sanatan traditions and form part of an agenda by anti-India forces to tarnish the country's image. Additionally, senior Muslim cleric and imam body chief Umair Ahmed Ilyasi criticised Ansari, accusing him of provoking Muslims and alleging a conspiracy behind his statement.

A political controversy erupted following Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student outreach event after comedian Pulkit Mani performed a satirical mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The act satirised the Prime Minister's mannerisms, his interactions with foreign leaders, and an incident where he offered a chair to an elderly woman whom he addressed as mother. The Bharatiya Janata Party attacked the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other leaders accusing the party of insulting women and misleading youth, while demanding Rahul Gandhi quit politics. Defending the event, Congress leaders stated that the performance was political satire and mimicry rather than a serious statement, pointing out the presence of women in the audience who enjoyed the act. The opposition also questioned why similar outrage was absent when Sonia Gandhi faced political insults, as both sides traded fierce charges over political propriety.

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A political controversy has erupted following remarks made by former Vice President Hamid Ansari during the A.G. Noorani Memorial Lecture in New Delhi. Citing an observation attributed to Jawaharlal Nehru, Ansari stated that the greater danger facing India was Hindu right-wing communalism rather than communism, while highlighting emerging challenges to civic nationalism. The Bharatiya Janata Party condemned the remarks as unfortunate and anti-Hindu propaganda, demanding an apology. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the statement, alleging it disrespected India's ancient Sanatan traditions and diminished the dignity of constitutional offices. Senior Muslim cleric and imam body chief Umar Ahmad Ilyasi also hit back at Ansari, accusing him of attempting to provoke Muslims and alleging a broader conspiracy behind the remarks. Political leaders defended the inclusive nature of Indian society, asserting that communal harmony remains resilient.