On Saturday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in India’s Lok Sabha, used the words of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar to criticize the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He quoted Savarkar, saying, “The Constitution of India is un-Indian.” He emphasized that Savarkar preferred the Manusmriti over the Constitution, claiming it represents the old traditions of India.
Gandhi challenged BJP members, asking if they supported Savarkar’s views. He argued that when they claim to protect the Constitution, they are disrespecting Savarkar.
Gandhi also referenced the story of Eklavya from Hindu scriptures. He explained that the government’s actions, like the Agniveer recruitment scheme and various paper leaks, harmed the youth, just as Eklavya sacrificed his thumb for his teacher.
He criticized the government for not addressing farmers’ needs while benefiting wealthy businessmen like Adani and Ambani. He called for support for farmers and argued that the government was hurting the very people it was supposed to help.
The Lok Sabha started a two-day discussion on the Constitution to honor its 75th anniversary.
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