From Emergency to Article 370: PM Modi Unveils Congress' Constitutional 'Transgressions' (Key Quotes)

New Delhi, Dec 14 (NationPress) In a recent Lok Sabha discussion regarding the Constitution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a compelling and fervent address. In a fierce critique of the Congress party and its leadership, the PM detailed the historical inaccuracies and constitutional breaches that transpired under their governance. Additionally, PM Modi underscored the achievements of his administration in fortifying India's unity, diversity, and democratic principles.

Here are some notable quotes from his address:

1. I anticipated a constructive discussion on the Constitution, yet some opted to mourn their defeats instead.

2. A single Congress family has persistently pursued misguided thoughts, actions, and policies that have harmed the Constitution.

3. The Gandhi family has developed a habit of disrespecting and undermining the Constitution.

4. Congress established a non-constitutional entity, the National Advisory Council, above the Prime Minister's authority.

5. The current generation of the Gandhi family continues the tradition of attacking the Constitution after having tasted power long ago.

6. Rajiv Gandhi dealt a significant blow to the Constitution by overturning the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of Shah Bano and backing extremist factions.

7. Many political leaders faced imprisonment during the Emergency, but now they feel compelled to ally with Congress.

8. Having experienced power, Indira Gandhi enforced the Emergency by misusing the Constitution.

9. Indira Gandhi curtailed the judiciary's powers through constitutional amendments to seize control of the courts.

10. The alterations initiated by Nehru in the Constitution were perpetuated by Indira Gandhi, who even reversed Supreme Court rulings.

11. Nehru indicated to chief ministers that if the Constitution obstructed progress, it should be amended.

12. One particular Congress family altered the Constitution to suppress freedom of expression, which was a direct affront to the founders of the Constitution.

13. India is not merely a vast democracy; it stands as the mother of democracy owing to its thousands of years of democratic traditions.

15. Our Constitution serves as the bedrock for India's unity, and it is our duty to safeguard that unity.

16. Women are at the forefront of every initiative of our government; their representation in Parliament and the Council of Ministers is on the rise.

17. India granted women the right to vote at its inception; many nations followed suit only much later.

18. Our policies and decision-making in the past decade have been focused on bolstering India's unity.

19. Following Independence, a distorted mindset led to assaults on the core idea of unity in diversity, which is the essence of our Constitution.

20. As the Chief Minister of Gujarat, I commemorated 60 years of the Constitution by parading its copy on an elephant.

21. Atal Bihari Vajpayee's administration celebrated 50 years of the Constitution in 2000; today, we proudly celebrate its 75th anniversary.

22. The Constitution faced severe challenges when it turned 25, during the Emergency imposed in 1975.

23. It is high time to celebrate 75 years of our Constitution, and I am pleased that the Parliament is part of this historic occasion.