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Congress leader Pawan Khera used Gandhi Jayanti to launch a sharp attack on the BJP and RSS. He mocked the government's new commemorative coin by suggesting they should have issued a Rs 60 coin instead, matching the pension Savarkar received from the British. Khera firmly stated that no matter how much the BJP tries to rewrite history, India will always remain Gandhi's country. Meanwhile, PM Modi highlighted the historical significance of the new coin featuring Bharat Mata.

Key Points: Pawan Khera Mocks BJP RSS with Savarkar Rs 60 Coin Remark

  • Congress leader mocks BJP-RSS by referencing Savarkar's British pension amount
  • Khera asserts India was and will remain Gandhi's country despite BJP efforts
  • PM Modi highlights first appearance of Bharat Mata on Indian currency
  • The new Rs 100 coin features swayamsevaks saluting Bharat Mata with a lion
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Govt should have issued Rs 60 coin, same amount Savarkar got from Britishers: Pawan Khera mocks BJP, RSS

Congress leader Pawan Khera taunts BJP-RSS over new commemorative coin, suggesting a Rs 60 coin matching Savarkar's British pension on Gandhi Jayanti.

"If they had to issue a coin for RSS, they should have made it for Rs 60, which is how much pension Savarkar used to get from the British government. - Pawan Khera"

New Delhi, October 2

Critising the government for issuing a commemorative postage stamp and coin highlighting the contributions of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday said that no matter how much the Bharatiya Janata Party attempts to distort history, it cannot change the fact that "the country will always remain of Mahatma Gandhi".

In a post on X, Khera mocked the BJP, saying that a coin of Rs 60 should have been issued, the same amount that freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar used to receive from the Britishers.

"If they had to issue a coin for RSS, they should have made it for Rs 60, which is how much pension Savarkar used to get from the British government. If they had to issue a postage stamp, they should have done one for the British Post, through which they used to send mercy petitions. No matter how many stamps you print, coins you issue, or how much you insert RSS into the curriculum - this country was Gandhi's, is Gandhi's, and will remain Gandhi's," Khera said on X while remembering Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

Congress leader said that RSS-BJP ideology will be thrown out like a "fly from milk", once ruly party goes out of power.

Centre has released a special postage stamp and commemorative coin. The Rs 100 coin features the national emblem on one side and a majestic image of Bharat Mata in Varad Mudra with a lion, being saluted by swayamsevaks, on the other, Prime Minister's Office said.

PM Modi highlighted that this is possibly the first time in "independent India's history that Bharat Mata's image has appeared on Indian currency". He added that the coin also bears the Sangh's guiding motto: "Rashtraya Swaha, Idam Rashtraya, Idam Na Mama".

Underscoring the significance of the commemorative postage stamp released, noting its deep historical relevance, the Prime Minister recalled the importance of the Republic Day parade on 26th January and highlighted that in 1963, RSS swayamsevaks had participated in the parade with great pride, marching in rhythm to patriotic tunes. He remarked that the stamp captures the memory of that historic moment.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally Bharat Mata on our currency! This is a proud moment for every Indian 🇮🇳 RSS has contributed immensely to nation building, and it's good to see their recognition.
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Arjun K
Khera's comments show Congress's frustration. When you have no development agenda left, you resort to personal attacks. The ₹100 coin with Bharat Mata is beautiful and meaningful.
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Sarah B
As someone who studied Indian history, I think we should respect all freedom fighters. Both Gandhi and Savarkar contributed in their own ways. Let's not disrespect anyone's legacy.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate honoring RSS, I wish the government would focus more on current challenges. Farmers are struggling, youth need jobs - these should be priority over symbolic gestures.
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Michael C
The coin design sounds impressive! First time Bharat Mata on currency - that's historic. RSS volunteers marching in 1963 Republic Day parade is a proud moment worth commemorating.

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