Ashok Gehlot Charges BJP with 'Undeclared Emergency'

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched a blistering critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), condemning its alleged undermining of constitutional democracy in India.

Describing the current political climate as an 'undeclared emergency,' Gehlot accused the BJP of systematically eroding democratic values and using governmental agencies to target opposition figures. He emphasized that civil liberties and press freedoms are under threat.

The veteran Congress leader pointed to cases of press intimidation and cited instances such as investigations against journalists and media raids, comparing current conditions unfavorably with the Emergency period of 1975-1977. He warned against growing centralization, asserting that the BJP is bypassing federal principles and threatening the division of powers.

(With inputs from agencies.)