BJP MP Calls Out Opposition Hypocrisy on Press Freedom, Citing Past and Present Attempts to Silence Critics
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BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri criticized the opposition alliance for hypocrisy on press freedom, giving historical examples of Congress curtailing press.
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Bidhuri highlighted how Nehru jailed poet Majrooh Sultanpuri and banned magazines like Organiser and Cross Road for criticism.
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He raked up cases like Arnab Goswami's arrest, Bhavana Kishore's jailing to argue opposition curbs press freedom today too.
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Bidhuri slammed Kejriwal's transformation from transparency crusader to one running from ED and building lavish house.
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He argued agencies should spare no corrupt leader looting public money irrespective of ideology, backing crackdown on Lalu, UP mafia.