Chidambaram Raises Alarm Over Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Chidambaram flags concerns over Constitution amendment, slams AIADMK leadership
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P. Chidambaram, a senior Congress leader, criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its attempts to amend the Constitution, expressing concerns over the timing of the proposed Parliament session. Speaking at a campaign event in Surampatti, Tamil Nadu, he emphasized the significance of constitutional values, especially on B. R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary.
- 01P. Chidambaram accused the BJP of trying to amend the Constitution.
- 02He raised concerns about the timing of the proposed Parliament session.
- 03The event coincided with B. R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary, highlighting its significance.
- 04Chidambaram noted the importance of safeguarding constitutional values.
- 05He referenced Rahul Gandhi's nationwide march to promote constitutional awareness.
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During a campaign event in Surampatti, Tamil Nadu, P. Chidambaram (former Union Finance Minister and senior Congress leader) voiced strong opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) plans to amend the Constitution. He expressed concerns regarding the timing of the proposed Parliament session, which coincides with the birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, a key figure in India's constitutional history. Chidambaram highlighted that the ongoing debate about constitutional amendments has gained urgency, particularly as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently led a nationwide march promoting the Constitution. He emphasized that the victory of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its allies in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during the Lok Sabha elections was crucial for protecting constitutional values.
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Chidambaram's statements may influence public opinion in Tamil Nadu regarding constitutional amendments and the BJP's governance.
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