Explained: This article explains the political background, key decisions, and possible outcomes related to Explained : Kharge’s Republic Day Call: Safeguard Our Constitution and Its Impact and why it matters right now.
As India prepared to celebrate Republic Day, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge issued a stirring message urging citizens to defend the Constitution, which he alleged is under siege. Kharge cited a decade-long agenda of divisive tactics fueled by religious fundamentalism as a threat to the nation’s social fabric.
Kharge accused the current government of condoning violence against vulnerable groups, including minorities and marginalized communities. He condemned efforts undermining secular ideals, emphasizing the pressing need for justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, as originally envisioned by India’s founding leaders.
Kharge also criticized the erosion of Constitutional rights, citing issues like attacks on MGNREGA workers, economic inequality, and corruption. He hailed the contributions of India’s security forces, scientists, teachers, and laborers, and paid tribute to the architects of the Constitution, reiterating the importance of preserving and nurturing India’s rich cultural mosaic.
(With inputs from agencies.)