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Published 12:06 IST, April 5th 2019

Congress' Kapil Sibal upholds LK Advani's 'never regarded political adversaries as enemies' statement, says current BJP 'Changed and maimed'

After LK Advani posted a blog ahead of the anniversary of BJP's foundation day, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal took a dig at PM Narendra Modi asking him to pay heed to the BJP leader's thoughts in the post.

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Congress' Kapil Sibal upholds LK Advani's 'never regarded political adversaries as enemies' statement, says current BJP 'Changed and maimed'
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After LK Advani posted a blog ahead of the anniversary of BJP's foundation day, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal asked PM Narendra Modi asking him to pay heed to the BJP leader's thoughts in the post.

Sibal tweeted saying:

"Advani:

Never regarded those who disagreed with us politically as enemies or anti-national , only adversaries . 

Under Modi ji BJP's thought processes have been both :

Changed 
and
Maimed

Listen Modi ji to one who helped you in your journey to Delhi !"

READ | ‘Nation First, Party Next, Self Last', L.K. Advani's Blog About BJP Invites Appreciation From PM Modi

The Congress and other parties in the Opposition have been politicising the operation by Indian Air Force against terror camps located across the LoC in J&K. They have demanded proof of the operation and of the number of terrorists killed in it, leading to several in the BJP slamming the Opposition over the politicisation of a national security issue. 

Advani in his blog post wrote that the party never regarded its opposition as its 'enemies' or 'anti-nationals' writing:

"The essence of Indian democracy is respect for diversity and freedom of expression. Right from its inception, the BJP has never regarded those who disagree with us politically as our 'enemies', but only as our adversaries." 

PM Narendra Modi lauded LK Advani's blog saying 'it captures the true essence of BJP and that it filled him with pride to share his political journey with such a great leader like Advani'.

READ | Resonating With Veteran BJP Leader LK Advani's Blog Post, PM Modi Says: 'It Perfectly Sums The True Essence Of BJP'

11:07 IST, April 5th 2019