BJP, RSS trying to impose autocratic rule, says Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today alleged that the BJP and RSS were trying to impose autocratic rule in the nation and their main aim was to destroy the federal system and build a Hindu nation.

He said the BJP-led government at the Centre wanted to impose the ideology of 'one history, one language and one living style', which was a dangerous threat to Indian culture and to the nation's hallmark of unity in diversity.

Speaking to reporters here, Chidambaram said the previous BJP rule in Karnataka was the worst in the state's history.

"During their term, they changed Chief Ministers thrice. They have no achievements to boast of, so now they are attacking chief minister Siddaramaiah. My question is why are they not campaigning based on their achievements,? he said.

"BJP is trying to enter South India through Karnataka and we should stop them. It is a danger signal for the diversity of South India," he added.

Sharply criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chidambaram said he should maintain the dignity of his post.

Every single statement regarding Field Marshal Cariappa and General Thimayya that he made the other day in a campaign speech was wrong, he said
"I want to say, why he is not saying Modi ordered me to put on hold the daily price hike on petroleum products for the Karnataka election?"
The per capita income had increased by 1.25 per cent in five years of Congress rule, and the revenue surplus was 0.8 per cent, "which is a record in entire India."