New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Saturday emphasised that a strong foundation was laid for a modern India and scientific development during the time of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and alleged that no new public sector unit had been established over the last 12 years.

"... What Kharge ji said is absolutely correct. Prime Minister Modi mentioned Nehru only once, but did not acknowledge his contributions. People should know that during Nehru's time, a strong foundation was laid for scientific development and a modern India. We are in the Opposition, and we may differ from the Congress on various issues, but Nehru's contribution in laying that foundation cannot be ignored. Over the last 12 years, not a single new pu...