Kharge also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for insulting the Constitution and its creators. He expressed concerns about the country’s economic decline, slipping from fourth to fifth position globally…reports Asian Lite News
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasised the importance of protecting the Constitution and adhering to its principles as India celebrates its 76th Republic Day on Sunday.
Kharge unfurled the national flag in Bengaluru, accompanied by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Addressing the event, Kharge highlighted India’s respect and recognition as a nation, attributing it to the Constitution and its values. He acknowledged the contributions of the Congress Party, Dr Ambedkar, and Pandit Nehru in preserving the country’s independence.
“We are celebrating the 76th Republic Day. Protecting the Constitution and adhering to its principles is of utmost importance… It is due to the Constitution and its values that we have gained respect and recognition as a nation. People come to our doorsteps to seek votes–this is the contribution of the Congress Party, Dr. Ambedkar, and Pandit Nehru. Their efforts have enabled us to preserve the independence of this country,” Kharge stated.
The event was marked by the cultural songs and party leaders involved in the festivities of the Republic Day celebration.
Kharge also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for insulting the Constitution and its creators. He expressed concerns about the country’s economic decline, slipping from fourth to fifth position globally.
The Congress President urged everyone to work towards protecting the Constitution, invoking slogans like Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, and Jai Samvidhan. He announced his visit to Indore, where he will conduct a meeting at Dr Ambedkar’s birthplace to discuss the importance of protecting the Constitution.
He further said, “Key leaders of our country, like Amit Shah, insult the Constitution and its creators. When I was in the Rajya Sabha, they said, ‘You always talk about Ambedkar. If you had taken God’s name instead, you would have reached heaven by now.’ These people have contributed nothing to the country. PM Modi claims to strengthen the economy and elevate the country to the third position globally. However, we have now slipped to the fifth position. During the UPA government, we were in fourth place. They cannot even achieve that. Tomorrow, I am going to Indore, where we are organizing a major meeting at Dr Ambedkar’s birthplace. In tomorrow’s meeting, I will discuss how Modi and Amit Shah are troubling this country and insulting our leaders. Everyone must work towards protecting the Constitution. With the slogans Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, and Jai Samvidhan, I urge everyone to contribute to this cause,” Kharge said.
Rahul, Priyanka greet nation
‘Duty of all to respect, protect Constitution’, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka greet nation on R-Day
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day and said it is the duty of all to respect and protect the Constitution as it guarantees justice, freedom, equality and human dignity to every citizen.
Rahul Gandhi took to the social media platform on X and posted (in Hindi), “Happy Republic Day to all countrymen! Our Constitution, based on the values of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity of our great freedom fighters, is the pride of the Indian Republic, it is the protective shield of every Indian irrespective of religion, caste, region, or language – it is the duty of all of us to respect and protect it. Jai Hind, Jai India, Jai Samvidhan.”
Priyanka Gandhi wrote on X (in Hindi), “Heartiest greetings of Republic Day to all the countrymen. On this day, our Constitution came into force which guarantees justice, freedom, equality and human dignity to every citizen. Our Constitution is the protector of the rights of every Indian. Our resolve to protect our Constitution is as strong as a rock. Jai Samvidan! Jai Hind!”
