Constitution Day: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (November 26) unleashed an assault on the BJP and RSS whereas extending greetings on the 74th Constitution Day, and stated that a “systematic and strident attack on the Constitution” is seen and the current regime is utilizing “every trick in its textbook” to crush all freedoms. He elaborated “numerous challenges” that the spirit of the Constitution faces and stated that dissent is being criminalised and “hate is being served under the garb of social changes”.
“The Constitution of India is the lifeline of our Democracy. As we observe and celebrate the 74th Constitution Day, we bow in utmost reverence to its makers — for they guaranteed the social, economic and political rights of every Indian. Today, the spirit of our Constitution, faces numerous challenges,” Kharge stated in a lengthy X publish.
“The present regime is using every trick in its textbook to crush and curtail all freedoms enshrined in the Constitution. The systematic and strident attack on the Constitution by BJP-RSS is visible in the rampant misuse of every nut and bolt of the government machinery,” he added.
Kharge’s apprehensions
Kharge expressed apprehensions concerning reaching a tipping point the place social justice and concord within the nation shall “become a casualty” and “rights of the weaker sections would be gradually seized”.
He stated that it’s time to arise “against this politics of division and hate” and asserted that Congress is on the forefront of this battle.
Cites Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra
The Congress president cited the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi final 12 months and stated that it was performed to unfold the the message of peace, unity in range, amity and compassion.
“The Yatra continues with him reaching out to more people, more states and more sections of the society,” Kharge stated.
Kharge’s enchantment to the folks
The senior Congress chief urged the folks to “question the attack on our Constitution” and stated that they’re able to combating with out worry and defending the Democracy like like freedom fighters fought the British.
“Today is the day to take inspiration from those inspiring leaders,” Kharge stated whereas remembering numerous freedom fighters.
“Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Babasaheb Dr. B R Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Dr Rajendra Prasad, K M Munshi, Sarojini Naidu, Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur and several eminent personalities should be remembered not only on this day, but everyday. For we are indebted to their vision and wisdom. We, the People of India shall prevail,” he posted.
India had adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949.
