New Delhi, June 3 -- BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan launched a blistering attack on Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, accusing him of cowardice and hypocrisy. He alleged that Congress has a legacy of appeasement and weak leadership.

Responding to Rahul Gandhi's recent comments critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kesavan said, "The Congress party, ever since Nehru's days, has been hyphenated with cowardice. Rahul Gandhi says don't be afraid, but he himself is afraid to release the contents of 51 cartons of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru, which rightfully belong to the nation."

Questioning Gandhi's transparency and courage, Kesavan challenged him to make the letters public. "Why is Rahul Gandh...