BJP Staging Drama on Emergency to Hide Governance Failure: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of using the Emergency anniversary as a political tool to distract the public from real issues like inflation, unemployment, and institutional erosion.
Kharge’s Accusation Amid Emergency Anniversary Observance
As the nation marks 50 years since the 1975 Emergency, the BJP has been actively highlighting the historical event to criticize Congress’s past actions. However, Kharge argued that the BJP is indulging in political theatrics rather than reflecting on the present.
“The BJP is doing a drama on Emergency only to divert people’s attention from its misgovernance, misuse of agencies, and attack on democracy today,” said Kharge in a press briefing.
Focus on Current Failures, Not Past History
Kharge emphasized that instead of revisiting the past, the government should be held accountable for present-day challenges like:
Rising unemployment
Soaring inflation
Widespread farmer distress
Erosion of democratic institutions
Targeting of opposition leaders through investigative agencies
Congress vs BJP: A War of Narratives
While the BJP seeks to remind citizens of Congress’s authoritarian past during the Emergency, Congress leaders argue that today’s democratic institutions are under greater threat than ever. The war of narratives reflects deepening polarization ahead of key state and national elections.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What did Mallikarjun Kharge say about BJP and Emergency?
He said the BJP is staging a drama around the Emergency to divert attention from its current governance failures.
Q2. Why is the Emergency being discussed now?
India is marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, a significant political event in the country’s history.
Q3. What governance issues is the Congress highlighting?
Unemployment, inflation, misuse of investigative agencies, and weakening of institutions.
Q4. Has BJP responded to Kharge’s criticism?
As of now, BJP leaders have continued focusing on Congress’s Emergency-era actions without addressing Kharge’s remarks directly.
Q5. Why is the Emergency still politically relevant?
It is often used as a symbol in debates over democracy, civil liberties, and authoritarianism in India.
Published on: June 25, 2025
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