Punjab Congress president Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday attacked the BJP over the JNU row and said the Congress does not need any "lessons or certificate of patriotism" from the saffron party.
He advised BJP not to "pontificate" Congress or Rahul Gandhi on nationalism and patriotism and said the party in general and the Gandhi family in particular had a record of greatest sacrifices to safeguard the unity and integrity of the country.
"Our contribution and sacrifice for the nation are exemplary and unparalleled, while the BJP has none," Amarinder said.
"Besides, let me tell BJP it was during their rule that Parliament was attacked, while it was under Congress-led UPA government that terrorists like Ajmal Kasab and Afzal Guru were hanged," the former Punjab Chief Minister said.