Addressing a poll rally in Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi rebutted allegations by opposition parties that the BJP intends to alter the Constitution if victorious in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi affirmed his government’s reverence for the Constitution, asserting that even Babasaheb Ambedkar would be unable to abolish it.
In his speech in Barmer, PM Modi emphasized, “The Constitution of the country is everything for the (BJP) government, and even if Babasaheb Ambedkar himself comes, he cannot abolish the Constitution.” He criticized the Congress for allegedly siding with anti-national forces and accused the opposition INDIA bloc of attempting to undermine the nation’s strength.
PM Modi retaliated against the INDIA bloc, alleging that the Congress seeks to “destroy the Constitution” by insinuating a potential emergency situation in the country. He condemned the Congress’s past imposition of Emergency and accused them of using the Constitution as a shield to criticize his government.
The prime minister’s remarks were prompted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s earlier accusations regarding the BJP’s purported intentions to amend the Constitution. Gandhi had criticized BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde’s statement about amending the Constitution and alleged that the BJP’s “ultimate goal” is to undermine Babasaheb’s Constitution.
PM Modi further questioned the Congress’s stance on nuclear disarmament, highlighting contradictions in their manifesto. He questioned whether India, surrounded by nuclear-armed neighbors, should consider eliminating nuclear weapons, challenging the Congress to clarify its position.
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, in a separate rally in Tamil Nadu, reiterated allegations against the BJP, accusing them of openly expressing intentions to change the Constitution. He lamented the perceived decline of India’s democracy under BJP rule, contrasting it with the country’s historical reputation as a bastion of democracy.
As election fervor intensifies, the rhetoric between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress escalates, with both parties exchanging accusations and defending their respective positions on key issues.
