Why is TN BJP Urging an End to the Opposition's Attack on India's Constitution?
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Key Takeaways
- The Constitution is a sacred document that guarantees fundamental rights.
- Unity is essential for upholding democratic values.
- Political discourse should be respectful and fact-based.
- Significant policies reflect constitutional values in action.
- Every citizen has a role in protecting the Constitution.
Chennai, Nov 26 (NationPress) In a decisive statement on the occasion of the 76th Constitution Day, BJP Tamil Nadu spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad challenged the Opposition to cease its outrageous attack on the revered sanctity of India’s Constitution.
This statement coincided with a national observance of the Constitution's adoption in 1949, honoring B.R. Ambedkar and the esteemed members of the Constituent Assembly.
Prasad referred to the Constitution as “the holiest book of India”, a guiding principle that guarantees justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for every citizen. He emphasized that it is not just a legal document but “the living soul of Bharat,” fostering unity among people from diverse backgrounds.
He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a decade of steadfast commitment to constitutional values, highlighting his symbolic gesture of holding the Constitution aloft in Parliament and consistently reaffirming its importance.
Prasad contended that the Union government’s initiatives were meant to “enhance, not restrict” the rights bestowed by the Constitution.
In a pointed critique of the Opposition, he accused notable leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, M.K. Stalin, and Mamata Banerjee of “systematically undermining constitutional institutions,” particularly targeting the Election Commission of India.
He claimed that the Opposition has propagated misinformation about the electoral process and VVPAT verification, a narrative that was “decisively rejected” by voters in Bihar during the 2025 Assembly elections.
Prasad also criticized the Opposition for echoing “foreign-inspired anti-national narratives” aimed at tarnishing the Union Government's reputation.
He underscored significant policy decisions—such as abolishing instant triple talaq, restoring full citizenship rights in Jammu & Kashmir, implementing women’s reservation in Parliament, and expanding welfare schemes nationwide—illustrating how the Constitution is being manifested in the lives of citizens.
On this Constitution Day, he urged a collective commitment to study and uphold the Constitution, instilling its principles in the younger generation while ensuring that political critique remains factual without dragging the legacy of Babasaheb Ambedkar into trivial politics.
He called for unity, describing the Constitution as the “golden thread” that binds the nation and urged all political factions to fortify rather than weaken the democratic foundations established in 1949.
“Let this Constitution Day be a turning point,” Prasad concluded, urging every Indian to become a proud custodian of the Constitution.