File photo NEW DELHI: Claiming RSS had opposed the newly adopted Constitution by burning the effigy of B R Ambedkar at a rally in Ramlila Maidan in 1949, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said PM Narendra Modi and RSS offering flowers to Ambedkar and reading the Preamble mark the biggest victory for the founding fathers of the republic.”Today Modi lectures us on colonisation, but they belong to an ideology that boycotted the freedom struggle and sided with the British,” he said, adding, “People know BJP and RSS are destroying the Constitution, and their show of respect for it is a sham.”PM Modi Pens Powerful Letter On Duties And Democracy, Reflects On His Constitutional JourneyAs it participated in the Constitution Day celebrations, Congress also held a nationwide protest – “samvidhan bachao divas” – to highlight “the growing attack on the Constitution marked by systematic vote theft, abuse of institutions, dubious-SIR driven attempts to distort the electoral rolls”. The protest was held in all the districts, the party said.Kharge said secularism, harmony and equality became India’s identity because of the Constitution, but “that identity is now under a serious threat”. He added, “Today, there is an urgent need to safeguard the fundamental principles of the Constitution – justice, equality, liberty, fraternity, secularism and socialism.”Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the Constitution represents a sacred promise of equality and justice to every citizen, irrespective of religion, caste, region, language or social status. “Let us pledge that we will not allow any attack on the Constitution. It is my duty to protect the Constitution, and I will be the first to oppose any assault on it,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Being Examined”: MEA On Dhaka’S Request To Extradite Sheikh Hasina”There Was No Fear on His Face”: Survivor Recounts Trauma of Mumbai 26/11 AttacksPakistan On Edge As Imran Khan’s Sisters Assaulted At Jail And Social Media Fuels Death Speculation’Spur Of The Moment’: Former CJI Gavai Reacts To Shoe-Attack Attempt, Reveals Why He Took No Action’No Amount of Denial’ Will Change Arunachal’s Status: India’s BOLD Response To China Over Border Row’No Moral Standing’: India Slams Pakistan’s Rant On Ayodhya Event, Calls Out Bigotry And RepressionKhawaja Asif Admits Pakistan Can’t Trust Taliban As Deadly Border Strikes Trigger New FlashpointFormer CJI B.R. Gavai Clarifies He Never Faced Political Or Executive Pressure During His Tenure“India Matters To Safran,” Ceo Oliver Andriès Highlights Partnership At New Mro Facility LaunchKorean Lawmaker Highlights Ancient Ties, Calling Ayodhya A Symbolic Bridge Between Two Nations123PhotostoriesNot just blood sugar and cholesterol: Top diabetologist lists 5 biomarkers to predict diseases years before symptoms appear5 rare animals in India that are nature’s best-kept secretsTop doctor shares 4 reasons to prioritize fiber for longevitySonam Kapoor to Janhvi Kapoor: Celeb-inspired contrasting lehenga-choli combinations for the stylish ‘Dulhe Ki Behen’Mahesh Babu proves effortless charm as a timeless superstar commanding hearts on screen and ruling box office successThis Indian rice dish is among the 50 Best Rice Dishes in the worldBollywood actors who turned Hollywood roles into global stardomDipika Kakar gets emotional after visiting Ajmer Sharif Dargah with Shoaib Ibrahim and son; says ‘Jab Ruhaan NICU mein tha tab maine mannat maangi thi’Harvard trained Gastroenterologist lists 6 best seeds for different health problemsThanksgiving 2025: 10 décor ideas you won’t cost you anything123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGianis AntetokounmpoAyesha CurryJosh Jacobs InjuryOmarion Hampton InjuryStefon DiggsNHL Trade RumorsCharlie McAvoyIShowSpeedSteveWillDoIt ControversyCandace Owens
NEW DELHI: Claiming RSS had opposed the newly adopted Constitution by burning the effigy of B R Ambedkar at a rally in Ramlila Maidan in 1949, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said PM Narendra Modi and RSS offering flowers to Ambedkar and reading the Preamble mark the biggest victory for the founding fathers of the republic.“Today Modi lectures us on colonisation, but they belong to an ideology that boycotted the freedom struggle and sided with the British,” he said, adding, “People know BJP and RSS are destroying the Constitution, and their show of respect for it is a sham.”
As it participated in the Constitution Day celebrations, Congress also held a nationwide protest – “samvidhan bachao divas” – to highlight “the growing attack on the Constitution marked by systematic vote theft, abuse of institutions, dubious-SIR driven attempts to distort the electoral rolls”. The protest was held in all the districts, the party said.Kharge said secularism, harmony and equality became India’s identity because of the Constitution, but “that identity is now under a serious threat”. He added, “Today, there is an urgent need to safeguard the fundamental principles of the Constitution – justice, equality, liberty, fraternity, secularism and socialism.”Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the Constitution represents a sacred promise of equality and justice to every citizen, irrespective of religion, caste, region, language or social status. “Let us pledge that we will not allow any attack on the Constitution. It is my duty to protect the Constitution, and I will be the first to oppose any assault on it,” he said.
