Raipur, July 19 -- Former Chhattisgarh CM and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel accused the BJP of targeting Congress leaders to defame them, particularly the Gandhi family.

He alleged that the BJP, unable to achieve much themselves, is attempting to weaken others, including through the arrest of his son.

Baghel asserted that he will neither be scared nor suppressed by such tactics.

"It is the policy of the BJP to defame Congress leaders. Congress party has always fought for the interest of the nation. So, entire Gandhi family was targeted in order to defame them. But the entire nation and country know that this is a family which makes sacrifices for the nation...They themselves cannot do anything, so they want to weaken others. So...