Hitler's steps inspired Indira's Emergency: Jaitley

The BJP leader said suspension of democracy, abrogation of civil liberties, detention of political opponents, abandonment of free press, absence of judicial independence and vestige of power in one person were features of Hitler's regime.

"Each step had inspired Indiraji's internal Emergency. There was one basic difference between the two.

Hitler did not promote a dynasty because he did not have any one to promote," Jaitley said.

Without naming Modi, Rahul Gandhi had said in his speech there were leaders who believe they were the epitome of knowledge.

"There are two types of leaders.