Chidambaram hits out at PM Modi over remark on 1975 Emergency
The Hindu
P Chidambaram criticizes BJP, emphasizes people's power in protecting Constitution; PM Modi condemns Congress for Emergency imposition.
Congress leader P Chidambaram said on June 25 the people of the country have voted for the 18th Lok Sabha in such a manner that no "divine ruler" can change the basic structure of the Constitution.
In a post on 'X', he said the people have voted to curtail the ambitions of the BJP.
"Hon'ble Prime Minister said that 'Emergency reminds us to protect the Constitution'. Very true," Mr. Chidambaram said.
"I may add, the Constitution reminded the people to prevent another Emergency, and they voted to curtail the ambitions of the BJP. The people voted for the 18th Lok Sabha in such a manner that no human or divine ruler can change the basic structure of the Constitution," he added.
"India will remain a liberal, democratic and secular Union of States," the Congress leader added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on June 25 those who imposed the Emergency have no right to profess love for the Constitution.
On the 49th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, the Prime Minister said its dark days are a reminder of how the Congress subverted basic freedoms and trampled over the Constitution.
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