Nehru and his relevancy
One may be in disagreement with the works of Nehru to any extent but no honest critique could neglect his role in building a newly born India then and the contribution of his in making it stand on its feet when all had to start from the rags, along with creating an everlasting and ever-guiding image of it as an independent protagonist on the international stage in those times of bipolar world.
The idea of India as a secular democracy and a welfare state, guided by the will of people where the rule of law would prevail above all, owes a lot to him as a leading figure in those times of infancy of this nation.
Nehruvian Socialism has many failures and there was also the lack of implementation of many guiding principles of freedom struggle on his part but it can be rightly said that there could be no idea of Indian nation possible by total subtraction of his from the scenes, and we have to accept this realistic approach.
Last but not the least that the personal life of one, the intimate relationships, addictions or whatever alike is not a yardstick to measure and decide one's work in public life as long as it is not impacting the society in general. All in all, one's contributions in public life couldn't be neglected mercilessly merely due to one's life behind the closed doors of his bedrooms or living rooms.
by Kawaldeep Singh
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