Congress Leaders Warn of Threats to Constitution at Jyotiba Phule Anniversary Event
At Phule anniv event, Cong leaders allege Constitution under threat
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During a conference marking the birth anniversary of Jyotiba Phule, Congress leaders, including Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Ajay Rai, expressed concerns that the Indian Constitution is under threat from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They emphasized the need for the legal community to defend the Constitution, which they believe is being systematically undermined.
- 01Congress leaders claim the Constitution is being undermined by the BJP.
- 02Abhishek Manu Singhvi highlights the Constitution as vital to democracy.
- 03Ajay Rai connects the Constitution's origins to Jyotiba Phule's struggle for justice.
- 04Legal professionals are urged to defend the Constitution.
- 05Jyotiba Phule's legacy continues to inspire social justice movements.
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At a conference held on the birth anniversary of Jyotiba Phule, Congress leaders voiced strong concerns regarding the perceived threats to the Indian Constitution. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a Supreme Court lawyer and Congress leader, stated that the Constitution is not just an administrative document but the essence of democracy itself. He criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for attempting to dismantle the constitutional legacy established by leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, B.R. Ambedkar, and Mahatma Gandhi. Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai echoed these sentiments, asserting that the Constitution, born from Phule's fight for justice, is being systematically undermined. Other leaders, including Aradhana Mishra and Pramod Tiwari, emphasized the ongoing relevance of Phule's social movements and called on legal professionals to take a stand in defense of the Constitution.
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The statements made by Congress leaders highlight a growing concern among legal professionals and the public regarding the protection of constitutional rights in India.
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