'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' is BJP's drama to cover up its failures: Mallikarjun Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Oppostion, Rajya Sabha, came down strongly on Modi-led 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' campaign by the BJP government on the 50th anniversary of Emergency on June 25.
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