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Kharge accuses BJP of betraying Chhattisgarh, says Congress will fight back
Kharge accuses BJP of betraying Chhattisgarh, says Congress will fight back

Hans India

time07-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Hans India

Kharge accuses BJP of betraying Chhattisgarh, says Congress will fight back

Raipur: At a charged public gathering in Raipur titled 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Samvidhan', Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sweeping attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led central government, accusing them of betraying the people of Chhattisgarh and undermining the Constitution. He accused them of undermining constitutional values, dismantling welfare schemes, and failing to address pressing national crises. In a speech marked by sharp political barbs and emotional appeals, the Congress chief positioned the Congress as the defender of India's democratic fabric and the voice of the marginalised. Kharge alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is propped up by allies like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, claiming that Modi is 'walking on the legs of Nitish and Naidu' and could collapse without their support anytime. He accused the BJP of working in tandem with these allies to exploit the poor, while asserting that Congress workers are prepared to sacrifice their lives to protect the rights of the people. He criticised the BJP for failing to implement the reservation Bill passed by the previous Congress government, which aimed to expand quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. 'We worked to give reservations to ST, SC, and OBC, but till date there is no trace of the Bill,' Kharge said, calling it a betrayal of social justice. He also took aim at the BJP's economic promises, reminding the crowd that Modi had pledged to provide LPG cylinders at Rs 500 if elected. 'Today, the price is beyond Rs 900,' he said, adding that during Congress rule, even a Rs 1 hike in petrol prices would spark public protests—something he described as a 'trick' designed by the BJP to discredit the UPA government. He condemned PM Modi's absence from an all-party meeting convened after the Pahalgam terror attack, despite being invited. 'We all attended, but Modi did not,' he said. He also lambasted the Prime Minister for not visiting Manipur, where ethnic violence has claimed hundreds of lives and displaced thousands. 'Modi is visiting 50 countries but is not able to go to Manipur so far, why?' Kharge asked. 'Rapes are happening, people are being killed, houses are burning—but he hasn't gone there even once.' In a pointed reference to recent remarks from the RSS, Kharge read aloud from the BJP's own constitution, highlighting that the word 'secular' is enshrined in it. Without naming anyone, he criticised those who have called for the removal of the term from the Indian Constitution. 'They want to erase the word that protects the poor and underprivileged from all sections of society,' he said, warning that such efforts threaten the very foundation of India's democracy. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Congress leader Sachin Pilot echoed Kharge's sentiments, criticising the BJP for dismantling welfare schemes, failing to provide employment, and neglecting farmers' needs. Baghel warned that the future of schoolchildren is at risk, while Pilot emphasised that the Congress would fight the 2028 elections with the same unity and resolve that brought them to power in the past. The rally marked a renewed push by the Congress to reclaim political ground in Chhattisgarh, positioning itself as the guardian of constitutional values and the voice of the voiceless.

TG on Cong's radar for exploitation after HP, KA: BJP chief
TG on Cong's radar for exploitation after HP, KA: BJP chief

Hans India

time05-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Hans India

TG on Cong's radar for exploitation after HP, KA: BJP chief

Hyderabad: Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao criticized the Congress regime, alleging extreme injustice toward Backwards Classes (BCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs). He said on Friday, Congress has effectively undermined democracy through the imposition of Emergency, and its slogans—'Jai Bapu,' 'Jai Bhim,' and 'Jai Samvidhan'—have betrayed their true meaning due to the party's actions. Congress has violated justice and constitutional values, he added. Ramchander Rao said that the Congress party continually deceives the people with empty slogans. On the other hand, its true agenda works against them. By claiming to support a 'Samajika Samara Bheri,' Congress is trying to mislead the people of Telangana once again. He asked, 'How will this government, which has failed to fulfil a single promise in its one-and-a-half-year rule, justify its actions to the public?' The State BJP chief pointed out that the Congress party, while chanting 'Jai Bapu,' has, however, weakened Gandhiji's vision of village self-government. 'Their failure to hold local body elections in the state and the pending Rs. 1,200 crore for village development work are against the spirit of Gandhiji's principles,' he said. Moreover, while asserting 'Jai Bhim,' Congress has actually taken tribal lands in areas like Lagacharla and Kondagal, sent bulldozers onto uncultivated lands, framed cases against ST farmers, and closed down Gurukuls. Before they chant 'Jai Samvidhan,' the Congress party must acknowledge its own history. The party that imposed the Emergency in 1975 and undermined democracy has no right to preach about the Constitution. Mallikarjun Kharge is visiting Telangana on Friday, as if all of this has been forgotten. The crucial question on the minds of the people is clear: 'With what face is the Congress party holding this meeting? What more is left to exploit? Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana have all become endless vessels for Congress's looting.' The Congress government, which announced six guarantees and thirteen promises in Telangana, has yet to fully implement any of them. Is it social justice for Congress to harm BCs under the guise of a caste census and include Muslims in the BC quota? Their promises are merely words, and this government's intention appears to be deceiving the people with false slogans. Congress is not holding this meeting for the sake of social justice but rather to undermine it. The people of Telangana will not be misled again.

Call for ‘review' of Constitution an assault on its foundational ethos
Call for ‘review' of Constitution an assault on its foundational ethos

Hans India

time05-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Hans India

Call for ‘review' of Constitution an assault on its foundational ethos

At a time when the Indian Constitution hailed globally as a model of democracy has completed 75 years of its progressive journey, fresh calls to 'review' it are nothing short of a veiled assault on its foundational ethos. The Sangh Parivar's demand for a reassessment of secularism and socialism within the Constitution is, in essence, an attempt to dismantle the safeguards extended to the marginalised, oppressed, and minority communities in India. The inclusion of the terms 'Secular' and 'Socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution through the 42nd Amendment in 1976 was a visionary move by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Recognising India's complex social fabric marked by diversity in culture, religion, caste, and tradition she courageously acted to enshrine principles that uphold equality and justice for all citizens, regardless of background or belief. These terms were not ornamental additions but essential pillars of a truly inclusive republic. Secularism, as framed in the Indian Constitution, ensures that the State maintains equidistance from all religions, guaranteeing every citizen the right to practise, propagate, and profess their faith without fear or favour. Simultaneously, socialism was envisioned to promote social and economic equity ensuring equitable distribution of land and resources, challenging entrenched landlordism, and creating a level playing field for the socio-economically disadvantaged. However, forces steeped in caste supremacy and majoritarian ideology those who idolise Manusmriti have long harboured resentment toward these constitutional guarantees. RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale calling for a review of secular and socialist values in the Constitution is a blatant revelation of the Sangh Parivar's true intentions. Their agenda is not reform but re-engineering of the Republic itself, to align with a hegemonic, exclusivist vision. It is not the first time that BJP-RSS leaders have made controversial remarks on the Constitution. Last December, Union Home Minister Amit Shah made dismissive comments about Dr BR Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, from in the Parliament. Rather than taking disciplinary action, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Shah, reinforcing the BJP's authoritarian disposition. These developments triggered a nationwide outcry, with the Rahul Gandhi-led INDIA alliance launching protests under the banner 'Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan,' aimed at awakening the collective conscience of the nation's marginalised. The Congress party's grassroots campaign to safeguard the Constitution resonated across the country, contributing significantly to BJP's underwhelming performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Despite contesting under the grand slogan 'Ab ki Baar, 400 Paar', the BJP was confined to just 240 seats. The electorate's verdict was a clear rejection of the party's veiled attempts to subvert constitutional values. The Sangh Parivar's strategy appears systematic and persistent. In a shocking move on September 19, 2023, when MPs the new Parliament building printed copies of the Constitution that were distributed to them deliberately omitted the words 'Secular' and 'Socialist' from the Preamble. This omission provoked sharp condemnation from Sonia Gandhi and other opposition figures. The move was widely seen as a symbolic assault on the very soul of the Republic. Compounding the anxiety are developments in BJP-ruled states, where religious polarisation is increasingly rampant. The marginalised, especially Muslims, are being pushed into fear and uncertainty. The dilution of the Places of Worship Act (1991), amendments to the Waqf Board laws, and bulldozer politics in Uttar Pradesh all highlight a governance model rooted in communal vendetta. In Manipur, the ethnic violence since May 2023 and Modi's deafening silence and absence from the conflict zone illustrate the apathy towards regions in crisis, particularly when minorities are affected. The Congress, meanwhile, has demanded the immediate implementation of caste census, a move aimed at reinforcing socialism by ensuring just representation in political, educational, and economic spheres. Though the Modi government reluctantly agreed to it, any delay or politicisation of the process would only reinforce concerns of systemic exclusion. The Supreme Court had last November rejected the petitions filed by BJP leaders, including Subramanian Swamy, seeking the removal of 'Secular' and 'Socialist' from the Preamble. Yet, the ideological onslaught continues unabated, revealing the Sangh Parivar's deep-rooted antipathy to constitutional morality. The need to defend secularism and socialism has never been more urgent. The threat posed by the Sangh Parivar and the BJP is not just to these two values, but to the entire constitutional framework. What we are witnessing is not mere ideological difference, but an orchestrated campaign to dismantle the Republic's pluralist character. Rahul Gandhi, through his relentless 'Bharat Jodo Yatra,' has managed to galvanise public opinion against these regressive forces. The Congress, under his leadership, has transformed defence of the Constitution into a national movement. The 'Jai Samvidhan' rallies across the country have been instrumental in educating people about the BJP's constitutional subversion. It is time for all democratic forces, political parties, civil society groups, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens to unite beyond political lines and resist this existential threat. The Constitution is not a document of the past. It is the very foundation of our shared future. If we fail to defend it now, we risk surrendering our democracy to forces that neither understand nor respect its values. (The writer is Chairman, Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sanghatan, Telangana)

Like Telangana, Congress will form government at Centre too: Mallikarjun Kharge
Like Telangana, Congress will form government at Centre too: Mallikarjun Kharge

India Today

time04-07-2025

  • Politics
  • India Today

Like Telangana, Congress will form government at Centre too: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said that just like in Telangana, the party will come to power at the Centre too. He also launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).Kharge accused them of undermining the secular fabric of the Constitution and lacking the political will to act on their promises regarding a public gathering, Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and questioned the government's failure to act decisively against Pakistan despite strong rhetoric. 'They (BJP) said they would do this and that to Pakistan. Why didn't they? Who stopped you from waging war against Pakistan?' Kharge asked, adding, 'Saying sorry is the only thing the BJP and RSS know.' He contrasted PM Modi's leadership with that of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, saying she showed courage and resolve. 'Unlike Modi, Indira Gandhi was never afraid. Whoever came in the way, she declared that Bangladesh would be given independence - and she made it happen,' Kharge the Congress party's ideological commitment to secularism and social justice, Kharge urged workers and supporters to take the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign to every household. The campaign slogan refers to Mahatma Gandhi, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, and the Indian Constitution, aiming to unite people around the values of equality, justice, and constitutional on the BJP over the issue of secularism, Kharge accused the party of wanting to erase the word from the Constitution. 'They say the word secular is not in the Constitution. I challenge them - show us where the word secular was removed from the Constitution,' he said. 'If the word secular really bothers you, then remove it from your party manifesto and show us.'Kharge's remarks come amid heightened political tensions ahead of the next general election. His statements are being seen as a strategic effort to consolidate opposition voices and present the Congress as a defender of constitutional values in contrast to the BJP's majoritarian politics.- EndsMust Watch

Kharge to address Congress workers' meeting today
Kharge to address Congress workers' meeting today

The Hindu

time03-07-2025

  • Politics
  • The Hindu

Kharge to address Congress workers' meeting today

Hyderabad All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge, who arrived in Hyderabad on Thursday, would address the heads of village units of the Congress in Telangana, which the party says is the biggest such meeting of the Congress president. He was received at the airport by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, AICC in-charge of TG Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC president Mahesh Goud. During his address, Mr. Kharge is likely to focus on Congress party's 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' programme, being held across the country. The meeting has a lot of significance for the morale of the party workers as they brace for the local body elections soon. Leaders queue up On his arrival at a private hotel in the city, senior leaders queued up to meet the party president. Minister Konda Surekha and her husband Konda Murali, who were in the thick of political action criticising the Warangal Congress leaders, met Mr. Kharge apparently to explain their position. Ministerial aspirants Prem Sagar Rao, P Sudarshan Reddy, T Rammohan Reddy, Balu Naik and Malreddy Ranga Reddy were among those who called on Mr. Kharge. He is said to have pacified them on why they had to be left out of the Cabinet expansion. Their services would be utilised as per their seniority. Prof. Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University Vice Chancellor Aldas Janaiah, Education Commission Chairman Akunuri Murali were among those who met. They apparently explained the steps being taken to strengthen education in Telangana. The Congress president is also expected to meet the senior leaders on Friday morning to get their feedback on the government's performance and party's preparation for the upcoming local body polls.

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