Marking the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution, a two-day debate on its significance and legacy started in Rajya Sabha, after 2 day long heated discussion in Lok Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman initiated the discussion, while Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav is scheduled to conclude it on December 17.
The debate features contributions from members across the political spectrum, including prominent voices from both the ruling party and the opposition. Notable speakers include Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leaders Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Randeep Surjewala, as well as representatives from the Trinamool Congress. The deliberations focus on the enduring principles of the Constitution and its relevance to modern India.
A similar two-day Constitution debate happened in Lok Sabha on Friday and Saturday. In Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi gave her debut speech, comparing the Constitution to a protective shield. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi cited Veer Savarkar’s criticism of the Constitution. “The worst thing about the Constitution of India is that there is nothing Indian about it,” he said, quoting Savarkar.
In return, Prime Minister Narendra Modi trained guns at the Nehru-Gandhi family of the Congress, saying they left no stone unturned to strike blows to the Constitution.
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