THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former defense minister and congress veteran A K Antony appeared before the press to deliberate more about his son Anil’s volte-face to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Antony reached the congress office with a sunken face and stated his son's move was a gaffe and one which instilled pain. Antony said it will be the last time he will speak to the press regarding Anil’s turf change to BJP.

“Congress is fixated on secularism and works for the diverse section of billions in India. BJP moves with the dictates of Sangh. They yearn for an India ruled by upper castes. Every day, the same forces are slowly turning the country to adopt theocratic colors. I am now 85 and death can be impending. But I can vouch for the fact that I will die as a member of the Indian national congress.” an emotional Antony said.

Antony also showed his servitude towards the Indira Gandhi family stating the iron lady directed the country to follow the nous of secularism. Near to the end of his speech, Antony crumbled with words, holding back tears while fading away between the many party workers to end the meeting.