New Delhi, June 27 -- Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched a sharp attack on the Congress party on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, calling it a stain on democracy and accusing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of murdering the Constitution to retain power.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Meghwal said that the Emergency era (1975-1977), imposed by Indira Gandhi, must be remembered so that the new generation understands how democracy was suppressed. "Everyone has acknowledged that the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi was a stain on democracy, but the new generation should know how Indira Gandhi murdered the Constitution," said Meghwal.

He stated that fundamental rights were taken away, press freedom was severely curbed, and opp...