"Jawaharlal Nehru had spent his longest jail term (during the movement) and many Congress activists could not even come out of prison due to illness," she said. "It seems secular, democratic and liberal values are being endangered. Many times, illegal forces appear to be dominating the rule of law," she said.Taking a dig at RSS without naming the organisation, she said, "We should not forget that there were people and organisations which had opposed the Quit India movement. Such elements did not contribute in getting our country freedom".BJP member Kirron Kher shouted "travesty, travesty", as Gandhi made these remarks but was signalled from the treasury benches to remain quiet. The Congress has often accused the RSS of playing no role in the freedom movement, a charge vehemently denied by the latter

Source: Times of India August 09, 2017 20:18 UTC