Nadda says Congress' actions led to the need for the simultaneous polls bill

New Delhi

On Tuesday, BJP leader J.P. Nadda criticized the Congress for amending the Constitution to suit its own interests and for creating a political climate that led to the introduction of the 'One Nation, One Election' bill. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during the debate on India’s 75 years of constitutional journey, Nadda blamed Congress for its actions in toppling state governments, which resulted in staggered elections and a push for simultaneous polls. Nadda also targeted Congress for its alleged history of appeasement politics, including attempts to introduce religion-based reservations, which he claimed contradicted the spirit of the Constitution. He pointed out the Congress’ failure to address key issues like triple talaq and accused them of bowing to vote-bank politics. Nadda also referred to the Emergency imposed by Congress in 1975, stating that if the party truly regretted the decision, it should join the BJP in observing "Samvidhan Hatya Divas" on June 25, 2025. The BJP leader further criticized Congress for its handling of Article 370 and its role in weakening India’s territorial integrity. Nadda highlighted the Congress’ failure to protect India’s sovereignty, citing the Katchatheevu island issue. He emphasized that Ambedkar, during the Constituent Assembly debates, had warned against including terms like 'secular' and 'socialist' in the Constitution's Preamble.