'Congress not realising own errors': Rijiju draws parallel with Indira's post Emergency
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Congress party for failing to acknowledge its past errors, drawing a comparison to Indira Gandhi's transparency during the Emergency. This follows a public dispute between Rijiju and Rahul Gandhi regarding the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding legislative priorities and historical accountability between the ruling party and the opposition.
NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday stepped up his attack on Congress, accusing the party of failing to acknowledge its "errors and shortcomings."In a post on X, Rijiju contrasted the current Congress leadership with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, saying she had been "blunt" in admitting the actions she took during the Emergency.Sharing a video of Indira Gandhi, Rijiju wrote, "Although... we do not agree with the policies and the steps taken by the former Prime Minister Smt.
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