BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Emergency Remark

Senior BJP leader Vikram Verma has urged Rahul Gandhi to publicly regret the Emergency imposed by his grandmother Indira Gandhi in 1975. Verma called Gandhi 'immature' and criticized his knowledge of the Constitution. This attack came on the 49th anniversary of the Emergency.

In a pointed critique, Senior BJP leader Vikram Verma on Tuesday called for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to publicly regret the Emergency imposed by his grandmother, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, in 1975.

Verma, a former Union minister, described Rahul Gandhi as 'immature' and claimed that he lacks knowledge of constitutional Articles. 'Then prime minister Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency on the country for her vested interests without the consent of her cabinet, and murdered democracy. All civil rights were suspended,' he told reporters. It was 'surprising and ridiculous' that her grandson, Rahul Gandhi, was seen holding a copy of the Constitution in Parliament, Verma added.

'First of all, Rahul should express regret that his grandmother did the wrong thing by imposing Emergency on the country,' the BJP leader said.

Regarding Rahul's demand for a caste census, Verma said such a survey was unnecessary. 'Internal surveys can be conducted to find out the economic status of different castes,' he added. The BJP launched a sharp attack on Congress on Tuesday on the 49th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency.