# VHP and BJP slam Hamid Ansari over Nehru’s ‘Hindu communalism’ quote

2026-09-20T21:17:33+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Former vice president Hamid Ansari triggered a political storm by quoting Jawaharlal Nehru's remark that the 'real danger to India is not communism, but Hindu right-wing communalism'. Speaking at an event for author AG Noorani in Delhi, Ansari cited Noorani's 2019 book on the RSS. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and BJP leaders including Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath accused Ansari of an 'anti-India, Hindu-hating mindset' and failing to maintain the dignity of his former office. VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal also questioned Ansari's criticism of the Ayodhya verdict. No independent verification of the Nehru quote was provided by any outlet.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The coverage splits along partisan lines. Siasat.com and Indiatoday.in frame Ansari's remarks through the VHP and BJP's attack, quoting leaders who label his mindset 'anti-India' or 'Hindu-hating' and link his criticism of the Ayodhya verdict. Indiatvnews.com leads with Yogi Adityanath's 'failed to maintain dignity' swipe, omitting Ansari's own argument. What none of the sources do is report Ansari's full speech or examine AG Noorani's book claims independently, leaving the reader with reaction, not substance. The political row ensures the next flashpoint will come if Congress leaders echo Ansari's quote, testing whether the ruling party can sustain the attack through the winter session.

## Coverage

- siasat.com (pro government) <https://www.siasat.com/vhp-slams-hamid-ansari-on-nehruvian-radical-mindset-3545458/>
  Leads with VHP's attack, omits Ansari's full context, frames as 'radical mindset'
- indiatvnews.com (pro government) <https://www.indiatvnews.com/uttar-pradesh/up-cm-targets-former-vp-hamid-ansari-over-hindu-communalism-remark-failed-to-maintain-dignity-of-office-2026-09-20-1054771>
  Leads with Yogi's 'failed dignity' swipe, omits Ansari's own speech
- indiatoday.in (neutral report) <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/hamid-ansari-jawaharlal-nehru-quote-triggers-bjp-row-over-hindu-right-wing-communalism-2999313-2026-09-21?utm_source=rss>
  Reports Ansari's quote and multiple BJP leaders' reactions, no independent fact-check

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