Shimla, Oct. 27 -- BJP state general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Sikander Kumar on Tuesday accused the Congress of adopting double standards on democratic values and asked the party to explain its political conduct and record before claiming to be a defender of democracy.
Addressing a meeting in Shimla here to discuss preparations for the November 1, 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' march in Shimla, Kumar said the Congress should introspect on its own political history and commitment to democratic traditions.
He said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi frequently raised questions about democracy and constitutional institutions, but the party also needed to explain its own record.
Referring to the Emergency imposed during Congress rule, Kumar s...