Constitution Day: Rahul says, ‘PM has definitely not read Constitution’
#News Bureau November 27,2024
On Constitution Day, Rahul Gandhi has taken a dig at PM Modi and said that he has not read the Constitution. Rahul said on Tuesday that ‘I guarantee you that PM Modi has not read the Constitution.’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on the 75th Constitution Day that the Constitution is not just a book but the thinking of India for thousands of years. It is about truth and non-violence. Addressing the Samvidhan Rakshak Abhiyan at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi, Rahul said, ‘Narendra Modi ji and the BJP government organized a function in Parliament on the occasion of Constitution Day. This is the Constitution of India and I guarantee you that Narendra Modi ji has not read it. If he had read this book, he would not be doing the work he is doing every day.’
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said, ‘Is it written in the Constitution that Savarkar ji has a voice? Is it written anywhere that violence should be used, people should be killed or the government should be run using lies? This is a book of truth and non-violence.’
A year-long historic celebration under the ‘Hamara Samvidhaan, Hamara Swabhiman’ campaign began across the country on Tuesday to mark the completion of 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution of India. November 26 is celebrated as Constitution Day in India as it was on this day in 1949 that the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution. It came into force on January 26, 1950 and ushered in a new era in Indian history.
According to a PIB release, the government’s campaign ‘Hamara Samvidhaan, Hamara Swabhiman’ aims to honour the contribution of the Constitution makers as well as emphasise the core values enshrined in it. On this occasion, President Draupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament. This marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution of India.
In recent times, the issue of Constitution and ‘Save Constitution’ has been the centre of political controversy between the Congress and the BJP.
Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi attended the Constitution Day celebrations at Parliament where President Draupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. “The basic spirit of our Constitution is that justice and rights should be equal for all. Everyone should get an opportunity to live with self-respect. The Constitution is a powerful tool to protect the poorest and weakest sections of society. The stronger it is, the stronger our country will be,” the Congress leader said in a post.
Unrest as a strategy is a threat to democracy: Dhankhar
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that unrest as a strategy is a threat to democratic institutions, especially when courtesy and discipline have been set aside in the recent parliamentary discourse.
Addressing the joint session of Parliament, Dhankhar said, ‘Due to the lack of courtesy and discipline in parliamentary discourse at present, on this day we need to solve it by emphasizing on the excellent functioning of our Constituent Assembly. Unrest as a strategy is a threat to democratic institutions.’
The Vice President also said that the time has come to restore the sanctity of our democratic temples through constructive dialogue, debate and meaningful discussions so that our people can be effectively served.
A commemorative coin and postage stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India were released at the Constitution Day celebration event. Along with this, books titled ‘Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse’ and ‘Making of the Constitution of India and its Glorious Journey’ were also released. Addressing the Parliament, President Murmu said, ‘The government has given opportunities to all sections of the society, especially the weaker sections, the poor are getting pucca houses, electricity facilities are being provided, world-class infrastructure is being built on a large scale in the country.’
