Can’t erase Nehru’s towering legacy by eradicating his title from establishments: Congress

The Congress on Thursday, 15 Might, urged the BJP authorities to instantly withdraw the choice to rebrand the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan as ‘MYBharat’ and mentioned eradicating Nehru’s title from distinguished establishments is not going to erase his “towering” legacy.

In a publish on X, Congress basic secretary, organisation, Ok.C. Venugopal mentioned, “Irrespective of how a lot the Sangh Parivar tries, eradicating Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru’s title from distinguished establishments is not going to erase his towering legacy”.

“The ‘MY BHARAT’ program is nothing however a rebranded model of the favored Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) arrange throughout India’s villages since 1972. This reveals that the regime is hell-bent on destroying established establishments to fulfil its political agenda of erasing one of many nation’s founding fathers as a result of inclusive, progressive icons like Gandhi ji and Nehru ji deeply irk them,” the Congress chief additionally mentioned.

Venugopal mentioned the NYKS is recognised throughout the nation for offering group service to lakhs of bizarre residents and coaching 1000’s of kids by way of its programme.

“The federal government’s try at destroying it by creating new, directionless establishments reveals their lack of regard for time-tested establishments which have contributed to nation-building for many years. The Centre should withdraw this resolution to rebrand the NYKS,” he mentioned.

The federal government has urged the youth to hitch civil defence by way of the ‘MYBharat’ initiative and assist in emergencies like well being, fireplace, visitors, police and extra whereas stepping up as a skilled volunteer to serve the nation with delight.

The ‘MYBharat’ programme, working below the ministry of youth affairs and sports activities, provides a variety of experiential studying programmes throughout varied sectors, empowering younger people to study and develop by way of sensible utility, per the commercials.

These programmes present hands-on alternatives to achieve real-world expertise, develop important abilities and contribute meaningfully to society, the ministry has mentioned.

By immersing themselves in various fields, individuals can bridge the hole between theoretical data and sensible implementation, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for his or her chosen profession paths, it mentioned.