Rahul Gandhi vs Kiren Rijiju Over Democracy, China
NDTV
Rahul Gandhi, during his recent visit to the US, raised concerns about India's democratic fabric, claiming it was under attack.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the United States on India's democracy, border dispute with China and issues related to minorities have prompted Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to counter the claims. Mr Gandhi, during his recent visit to the US, raised concerns about India's democratic fabric, claiming it was under attack.
"Yes, democracy was under attack, but that was in 1975 during the Emergency. Since then, democracy has never been under attack. That dark chapter will never return," Mr Rijiju said.
The Union Minister's comments were a reference to the 21-month Emergency period under Indira Gandhi's government, where civil liberties were curtailed, and elections were suspended.
