Lotus In G20 Logo "Shocking", Says Congress. BJP's "Rajiv Means..." Retort
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had rejected a similar move.
The use of the lotus, the BJP's party symbol, in the logo for India's G20 presidency provoked sharp criticism from the Congress, which accused the ruling party of "shamelessly" promoting itself. Lotus happens to be our National Flower! It also happens to be the aasan of Maa Lakshmi - Are you opposed to our national flower? Will you remove Kamal from name of Kamal Nath?Btw Rajiv also means Kamal ! Hope you see no agenda there !!! pic.twitter.com/Y62kiHkjxR
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had rejected a similar move.
"Over 70 years ago, Nehru rejected the proposal to make Congress flag the flag of India. Now, BJP's election symbol has become official logo for India's presidency of G20! While shocking, we know by now that Mr.Modi & BJP won't lose any opportunity to promote themselves shamelessly!" Jairam Ramesh tweeted.
Shortly afterwards, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla retorted in a post - "Will you remove Kamal from the name of Kamal Nath?"
