Jodhpur, In a recent political rally in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah critiqued former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s approach to the Kashmir dispute, labeling it as a series of “blunders” that included the implementation of Article 370 and taking the issue to the United Nations. Shah highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decisive action to abrogate Article 370 in August 2019 as a corrective measure to Nehru’s policies.

According to Kashmir Media Service, Shah’s critique did not address Nehru’s promise of self-determination to the Kashmiri people a pivotal aspect of the early negotiations surrounding the Kashmir issue. Shah’s commentary was focused on Nehru’s decision to grant special status to the region through Article 370 and his efforts to seek a resolution to the Kashmir dispute through international mediation in 1948, which Shah regarded as detrimental moves that complicated the situation further.

“Former PM Jawaharlal Nehru committed a blunder by implementing Article 370 in Kashmir,” Shah stated, receiving support from the audience. He commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the historic decision to revoke the controversial Article 370, suggesting that this move effectively corrected a historical wrong.

Furthermore, Shah attributed to Nehru the responsibility for the ceasefire with Pakistan and for bringing the Jammu and Kashmir issue to the attention of the United Nations, steps he implied had long-lasting negative implications for India’s stance on Kashmir. Shah’s statements were made against the backdrop of the ongoing dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, a region that has been the flashpoint of multiple conflicts between India and Pakistan, and continues to be a central issue in their bilateral relations.

This rally and Shah’s comments reflect the ongoing political discourse in India regarding the handling of the Kashmir issue, with current leaders often revisiting historical decisions to validate contemporary policies.