NEW DELHI: On Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of harboring intentions to “tear and discard” the Constitution, framing the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as a crucial battle to protect it. Speaking at a rally in northeast Delhi’s Dilshad Garden in support of party candidate Kanhaiya Kumar, Gandhi alleged that the BJP has consistently sought to alter the Constitution.
“These people (BJP) have always wanted to tear and throw away the Constitution. They have never truly accepted the Indian Constitution or the Indian flag. In this election, they have finally admitted their desire to change it,” Gandhi charged.
He emphasized that the election is fundamentally about safeguarding the Indian Constitution. “It is not merely a book; our Constitution embodies thousands of years of ideological heritage from leaders like Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Nehru,” the Congress leader asserted.
Gandhi reiterated that the BJP has now openly acknowledged its intention to modify the Constitution. He warned that any attempt to do so would be met with strong resistance from the opposition and millions of Indians. “I want to tell them (BJP) that you don’t have the courage to change the Constitution. You will have to face us and millions of Indians if you attempt it,” Gandhi declared.
On Wednesday, the Election Commission had advised the Congress to ensure that its star campaigners and candidates refrain from making statements that might falsely suggest the Constitution could be abolished or sold.
Thursday marks the final day of campaigning in Delhi. The city will vote on May 25, with results to be announced on June 4.
