Congress in Vijay camp, who's next and when will he take the oath?
The post-election political landscape in Tamil Nadu remains uncertain as the TVK falls short of a clear majority, securing only one hundred and seven seats.
Rajnath Singh: Nehru Wanted Treasury Funds for Babri Masjid, Patel Blocked It
UPDATED: Dec 3, 2025 20:27 IST
In a special report from Gujarat, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh claims that India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, proposed using the government treasury to fund the construction of the Babri Masjid. Singh asserts that then Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel prevented this move. Contrasting this with the Somnath temple, Singh states Patel ensured its '30 lakh rupees facelift was fully funded by the people', not the government. The Congress party has vehemently denied these allegations, terming them 'diversionary tactics' with 'no evidence'. India Today's Mausami Singh reports on the escalating political war of words.
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