By weakening Constitution, BJP is attacking people's rights: Priyanka

The Congress on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of systematically undermining the Constitution of India and fostering societal inequalities.

- HT Correspondent

BENGALURU: The Congress on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of systematically undermining the Constitution of India and fostering societal inequalities. This came during the "Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan" rally in Belagavi on Tuesday, organised as part of the Congress's "Gandhi Bharat" campaign to commemorate the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi presiding over the 1924 Belgaum Congress session.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, addressing the gathering, accused the BJP of being "anti-Constitution" and working against the principles of equality and justice enshrined in the document. Holding a red-covered copy of the Constitution, she called it a "protective cover" for the rights of the people and emphasised the Congress party's commitment to safeguarding its ideals.

"This is not just a book; it embodies the rights and protections that uphold the dignity of every citizen. By weakening the Constitution, the BJP is attacking people's rights," she said while urging people to unite in defence of their freedoms. She called B.R. Ambedkar as the saviour for ensuring equality and justice through the Constitution.

She accused the BJP to "weaken" the Constitution and its institutions. "Many governments have come and gone, including non-Congress governments, but no government had a minister who stood in Parliament and insulted Ambedkar," Priyanka said.