'It Was Done Constitutionally': Sonia Gandhi Reflects On Emergency, Slams Modi Govt; BJP Hits Back

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has accused the BJP government of damaging India's democratic institutions over the past 12 years, expressing confidence that voters will eventually bring back proper governance. In an interview with The Hindu, she said restoring democratic systems would require time and sustained efforts. Reflecting on the 1975 Emergency, Sonia acknowledged that democratic rights were curtailed but said the decision was taken constitutionally. She also said Indira Gandhi later called elections and apologised for the excesses. Rahul Gandhi praised his mother following the interview. The BJP hit back, with Union Minister Giriraj Singh questioning Sonia's remarks on democracy and invoking the Emergency. Singh also made allegations concerning the Gandhi family's citizenship and political ambitions.