Guwahati, Nov. 8 -- Assam BJP Chief Spokesperson Kishore Upadhyay on Sunday criticised Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her remarks describing the imposition of the 1975 Emergency as a mistake, saying that acknowledging the decision as an error cannot undo the damage caused to Indian democracy and constitutional values.

Referring to the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution, Upadhyay said that describing past actions as a mistake could not undo their impact on the country's democratic institutions and constitutional framework.

Speaking to ANI, the Assam BJP leader said, "Saying that was a mistake cannot undo what has already been done, and the irreparable loss to Indian democracy and constitutional values. How can...