#1975Emergency: Modi slams Congress, says 'Emergency' imposed for selfish interests
Slamming Congress and the Gandhi family on the 43rd anniversary of the imposition of Emergency, PM Narendra Modi today said India was "turned into a jail for the selfish personal interests" of that family. Addressing a meeting organized by BJP to mark the Emergency anniversary, Modi said the day needs to be observed to re-dedicate oneself to the protection of the Constitution and democracy.
Emergency, black spot on golden history of India: Modi
"Emergency is a black spot on the golden history of the nation. Observing black day today is not just to criticize the Congress for its sin of imposing Emergency but also to create an awareness for the protection of Constitution and democracy," Modi said.
Modi says Congress will never improve
Lashing out at Congress for "spreading illusionary fear" about the Constitution, Dalits, and minorities facing danger (in the BJP-led regime), PM Modi said Congress can never improve. "For selfish interests, Congress turned the country into a jail by imprisoning opposition leaders. Instead of (Indira Gandhi) quitting as PM after the court verdict, Emergency was imposed," the Prime Minister said.
PM cites examples of Congress's selfish interests
"When Kishore ji refused to sing for them (Congress), his songs were not allowed to be played on the radio," Modi said. Modi accused Congress of criticizing EVMs after they were reduced to 44 seats from 400 in Lok Sabha. "They did not question the EVMs after the Karnataka-elections," he added. He slammed Congress for moving an impeachment motion against the SC Chief Justice.
Modi pays tribute to Ramnath Goenka, Kuldeep Nayar
Modi said his Government was committed to protecting Constitution and upholding democratic values. "The Constitution is not just a book, but a means to fulfill aspirations and wishes of the common man," he said. Modi also paid tributes to Ramnath Goenka of the Indian Express and Kuldeep Nayar, former editor of the Statesman newspaper, for "standing up" against Emergency.
