Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised the Congress party for its historical suppression of free speech, citing instances of jailed dissenters and banned works that challenged the Nehru-Gandhi legacy.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during a Rajya Sabha debate on the Constitution, highlighted its resilience compared to other post-World War II constitutions. She criticized Congress for allegedly suppressing free speech,

Nirmala Sitharaman, keeping up the attack on the Gandhi family after PM Modi's explosive speech, said the first Constitutional amendment was brought by Nehru in 1951 to curb freedom of speech.

The senior BJP leader said the economic policies of the previous Congress governments for about 50 years did not strengthen the Indian economy..Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress, Constitution, Women, Rajya

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised Congress for alleged suppression of free speech, citing the arrest of poet Majrooh Sultanpuri for criticizing Jawaharlal Nehru.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Congress brazenly kept amending the Constitution to help family and dynasty and added that India's Constitution has stood the test of time.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a strong critique of the Congress party and its leaders, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Starting the debate to mark the Constitution's 75th anniversary in Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched an all-out attack on the Congress and accused it of repeatedly trying to undermine the Constitution through amendments.