BJP is unable to tolerate criticism, says Ashok Gehlot
The Hindu
Inherent anti-democratic character leads the BJP to believe disagreement with its ideology amounted to sedition: Rajasthan CM
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on August 20 said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was unable to tolerate criticism because of its “inherent anti-democratic character”, which had led it to believe that any disagreement with its ideology amounted to sedition. Such an approach would only weaken the country’s democratic traditions, he said. Addressing a virtual event marking the 77th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Mr. Gehlot said the BJP government at the Centre was destroying democratic institutions and targeting Opposition parties. “Ironically, the BJP came to power through democracy [which was] kept intact by the Congress,” Mr. Gehlot said. “It is very easy to ask what the Congress did during its 70 years in power. My reply is that the Congress kept the country united and strengthened the roots of democracy... Unlike Pakistan, India did not fall under military rule,” Mr. Gehlot said.More Related News
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