BJP State President K Annamalai strongly criticized Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday for his remarks regarding the RSS and the Emergency period.In a statement, Annamalai asserted that it is a well-documented historical fact that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi attempted to flee the country with her family after losing the election following the Emergency. “I would like to inform Selvaperunthagai, president of TNCC, that the Constitution of India may be changed for your convenience, but history cannot be changed. Indira Gandhi, who imposed Emergency, a state of crisis against democracy and lost the election, saved which country’s democracy?” he questioned.
Annamalai further criticized Selvaperunthagai’s comments on Rahul Gandhi’s political achievements. “The beauty of democracy is that the leader of a party who has not crossed double digits in three consecutive Lok Sabha elections gets the status of Leader of the Opposition. Talking this as Rahul Gandhi’s achievement shows Selvaperunthagai’s lack of knowledge,” he noted.
Annamalai’s remarks come in response to comments made by Selvaperunthagai, which Annamalai deemed historically inaccurate and dismissive of the democratic principles upheld during India’s political turmoil. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the BJP and Congress in Tamil Nadu, reflecting broader national political rivalries.