Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress for imposing the 1975 Emergency, stating they "tore apart" the Constitution and suppressed fundamental rights. He accused the Gandhi family of repeatedly undermining the Constitution, citing attempts to control the judiciary and curtail freedom of expression. Modi asserted Congress will never be able to erase this stain.
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