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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statement suggesting that Mahatma Gandhi was largely unknown to the world until the release of the 1982 film "Gandhi" has ignited a wave of criticism and disbelief across social media platforms.

During an interview with a news channel, PM Modi remarked that the movie, directed by Richard Attenborough and featuring Ben Kingsley in the titular role, played a pivotal role in introducing Gandhi to a global audience. This assertion has been met with widespread opposition from politicians, historians, and public figures, who pointed to Gandhi's well-documented international influence long before the film’s release.

Critics highlighted Gandhi's global prominence, which was established through his leadership in the Indian independence movement and his advocacy for non-violent resistance. They noted his impact on international leaders and movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa.

Prominent personalities and social media users shared historical evidence of Gandhi's international recognition, citing his numerous speeches, writings, and meetings with world leaders, which cemented his status as a global icon of peace and non-violence.

Politicians across the spectrum voiced their disapproval of the Prime Minister’s remarks. Opposition leaders accused Modi of undermining Gandhi’s legacy and misrepresenting historical facts. They emphasized that Gandhi's philosophy and actions had inspired countless individuals and movements worldwide well before the 1982 biographical film brought his story to a new generation.

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New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged on Thursday that the right to vote is under threat and the time has come when it should be made a fundamental right for citizens.

Speaking with reporters, Ramesh lashed out at Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, saying the Election Commission (EC) has never been as compromised as it has been under him.

"The rot started under his predecessor. This man is a player and not a neutral observer," the Congress leader said, slamming Kumar.

Kumar is completely compromised and has become a player in elections, he alleged.

"Home Minister Amit Shah had talked about three Ds -- detect, delete and deport. So we want to know how many non-Indian citizens have been detected, how many have been deleted and how many have been deported," Ramesh said, adding that the right to vote is now under threat.

On opposition parties submitting a fresh notice in the Rajya Sabha, seeking to move a motion for the CEC's removal, the Congress leader said they will continue to make efforts for Kumar's removal as he is "compromised".

Ramesh also batted for the right to vote to be recognised as a fundamental right.

"I believe that the time has come that the right to vote should be made a fundamental right. It is a statutory right, it is not a fundamental right. Fundamental rights are justiciable," he said.

The former Union minister said this was discussed in the Constituent Assembly, but it was eventually decided that it should be made part of the Constitution.

B R Ambedkar and Jagjivan Ram had warned that in the future, governments might try to disenfranchise voters, he added.

"Once and for all, include the right to vote as a fundamental right for Indian citizens," Ramesh asserted.

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