Congress Accuses PM Modi of Enforcing Undeclared Emergency: A Clash of Political Narratives

The Congress and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are at odds over the latter's remark on the Emergency. Congress accuses Modi of enforcing an 'undeclared emergency' over the past decade, highlighting actions like misuse of agencies and bypassing democratic processes. Modi counters, accusing Congress of past disdain for the Constitution.

In a heated exchange, the Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, accusing him of enforcing an 'undeclared emergency' during his decade-long rule. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge charged Modi with undermining democracy and bypassing consensus.

Kharge accused Modi of using central agencies against opposition leaders and manipulating electoral processes. 'In the last 10 years, you made 140 crore Indians realise what an undeclared emergency is,' he said, criticizing Modi for focusing on past events to conceal current shortcomings.

In response, PM Modi argued that the Congress party, which imposed the Emergency in 1975, has no moral authority to speak about constitutional values. The political rift underscores the ongoing tension between India's leading parties.