Modi lashes out the congress for spreading illusionary fears

MUMBAI: On the 43rd anniversary of the imposition of Emergency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress and the Gandhi family on Tuesday by saying India was "turned into a jail for the selfish personal interests" of that family.

Addressing at the meeting organised by the BJP to mark the Emergency anniversary, Prime Minister Modi said that the day needs to be observed to re-dedicate oneself to the security of the Constitution and democracy.

"Emergency is a black spot on the golden history of the nation. Observing black day today is not just to criticise the Congress for its sin of imposing Emergency but also to create awareness for the protection of Constitution and democracy, for the promotion of their self-interest, they destroyed their own party," Modi said.

Lashing out at the Congress for "spreading illusionary fear" regarding the Constitution. 

"For selfish interests, Congress turned the country into a jail by imprisoning opposition leaders. For them, the country and democracy have no value. Instead of (Indira Gandhi) quitting as PM after the court verdict, Emergency was imposed. How can these people talk about safeguarding the Constitution," PM Modi said.

"When Kishore Kumar ji refused to sing for them (Congress), his songs were not allowed to be played on the radio," he said.

Prime Minister Modi also accused the Congress for criticising EVMs and the functioning of the Election Commission after they were reduced to 44 seats from 400 in the Lok Sabha. "They did not question the EVMs after the recent Karnataka elections," he added.

"They (Gandhi family) never imagined that they can face corruption charges and be out on bail. Hence, the Congress decided to move an impeachment motion against the chief justice," the Prime Minister said.

Prime Minister Modi also said his government was committed for protecting the Constitution and upholding its democratic values.

"The Constitution is not just a book but a means to fulfil aspirations and wishes of the common man," he said.