‘Congress chose power over Constitution’: Rajnath Singh raises Emergency issue in Lok Sabha

Last updated:December 13, 2024, 14:03 IST

The Lok Sabha is holding a special debate from Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. PM Modi will respond to the discussion on Saturday.

Rajnath Singh speaking in Lok Sabha

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh initiated the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Friday on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its adoption. Speaking in the House, the Defense Minister also remembered the time when there was a terrorist attack on Parliament on 13 December 2001.

“I pay my heartfelt tribute to all those martyred security personnel who sacrificed their lives protecting this temple of democracy, Parliament. First of all, I would like to thank you for allowing me to participate in this discussion on 75 years of the Indian Parliament and Constitution. We are fortunate to witness it Amrit Mahotsav Of the Indian Constitution. Seventy-five years ago, the Constituent Assembly completed the important task of drafting the Constitution for newly independent India,” Rajnath Singh said.

On the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, he said, “We the people of India adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949. I heartily congratulate this House and all the citizens of the country on the occasion of completion of 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution. I can say that our Constitution paves the way for nation building by touching all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life.”

“The Constitution of India not only serves to establish the system of governance but also is a ‘roadmap’ to restore the glory of India. It is also a ‘roadmap’ to give India its rightful place on the world stage.”

“I am proud of the spirit in which our government is working under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” Everyone’s support, everyone’s development, everyone’s faith and everyone’s efforts.Our government is working in accordance with the spirit of Religion And justice is enshrined in the Constitution of India,” the Defense Minister said.

Rajnath Singh attacks Congress in Lok Sabha

Speaking for the debate on the Constitution in the Lower House, Rajnath Singh also attacked the Congress party and alleged that it has always disrespected the Constitution-making process and tried to hijack it. He also said that the Constitution is not the gift of any one party.

“The ideas of leaders like Madan Mohan Malviya, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh and Veer Savarkar have strengthened the Constitution. However, a particular party has always tried to usurp and hijack the process of constitution making,” he said.

The Defense Minister said, “The Constitution is not the contribution of any one party, but is a unique, transformative document rooted in the values ​​of India.”

“In fact, the Congress party has insulted the Constitution many times, so they have no right to lecture us.”

“Seventy-five years ago, the Constituent Assembly completed the process of drafting the Constitution for newly independent India. After almost three years of rigorous debate and deliberations, we got our Constitution. Singh said in the Lok Sabha, the Constitution made by the Constituent Assembly was not just an official document but it was an expression of the will of the people.

“There was a state in the country where the Indian Constitution and parliamentary laws were not implemented properly. However, we have implemented the Constitution there also. The entire country is seeing the positive results of this decision.”

Rajnath Singh on constitutional amendment

Speaking on some historic decisions of PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh in the Lok Sabha said, “The makers of the Constitution have given us a ‘living document’, which is moving forward with the need for change. That is why he has given the future generations the right to amend it. But we have never tampered with the ‘independence’ and ‘autonomy’ of any institution.

“The values ​​of the Constitution are not for us just a matter of saying or showing. “The values ​​of the Constitution, the path shown by the Constitution and the principles of the Constitution will be reflected everywhere in our minds, words and deeds,” he said.

“Today, many opposition leaders carry around a copy of the Constitution in their pockets. He has learned this since childhood. They have seen their families carrying the Constitution in their pockets for generations. But BJP puts the Constitution on its forehead. The Defense Minister said, our commitment towards the Constitution is completely clear.

“Whatever constitutional amendments our government under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi made in the last 10 years, their sole objective was to strengthen constitutional values. This was social welfare. It was empowerment of the people.”

“We abrogated Article 370 (in Jammu and Kashmir) to ensure the integrity of India. ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Act’ paved the way for social and economic empowerment of women. The 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections was also inspired by the spirit of social justice,” Rajnath Singh said.

“If you look at the history of independent India, the Congress has not only amended the Constitution but also tried to gradually change it with malicious intent. When Pandit Nehru was the Prime Minister, the Constitution was amended about 17 times,” he said.

“Unlike the Congress, we have used the Constitution as a tool to score political points. We have lived the Constitution. He said, “Like a vigilant and true soldier, we have faced the conspiracies being hatched against the Constitution and have also endured great difficulties to protect it.”

Priyanka Gandhi gave her first speech in Lok Sabha

Following Rajnath Singh’s speech, MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra delivered her first address in the Lok Sabha as she spoke during the discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India.

“Our Constitution is a ‘Safety armor‘ (Safety armor). As such ‘Safety armor‘that keeps citizens safe – it’s a’shield‘For justice, for unity, for the right to expression. It is sad that in the last 10 years, the ruling party colleagues who made tall claims made every effort to break it.shieldGandhi said.

“The Constitution promises social, economic and political justice. These promises are a protective shield and the work of breaking it has started. This government is trying to weaken reservation through lateral entry and privatization.”

#Watch Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress MP in the Lok Sabha, says, “…our Constitution is a ‘protective shield’.” Such a ‘protective shield’ that keeps the citizens safe – this is the ‘shield’ of justice, of unity, of the right to expression. It is sad that in 10 years, colleagues of… pic.twitter.com/7o3dVCtEEw– ANI (@ANI) 13 December 2024

Also speaking on the recent violence in Sambhal, Priyanka Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha, “Some people from the bereaved families of Sambhal had come to meet us. There were also two children among them – Adnan and Uzair. One of them was my son’s age and the other was younger, 17 years old. His father was a tailor and had only one dream – he would educate his children, one son would become a doctor and the other would also be successful.”

“His father was shot dead by the police,” he alleged. He further added, “17-year-old Adnan told me that he would grow up to become a doctor and fulfill his father’s dream. This dream and hope was born in his heart.” Constitution of India.”

lok sabha debate

Debate on the Constitution has been the main demand of the opposition for the winter session of Parliament.

According to the agreement with the opposition, the NDA government had agreed to debate the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on 13-14 December and in the Rajya Sabha on 16-17 December.

It is expected that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also initiate a similar debate in the Rajya Sabha.

For the opposition, while Rahul Gandhi was likely to initiate the discussion on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha, some leaders pointed to a change in strategy and said Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should initiate the debate for the opposition camp.

According to the listed agenda of the Lok Sabha, there will be a “special discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India”.

The discussion will begin after Question Hour, which is also listed on the agenda of the lower house.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi can reply to the two-day debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday (December 14).

Debate on Constitution in Lok Sabha: BJP, Congress hold strategy meeting

Ahead of the two-day debate, Prime Minister Modi held a strategy meeting which was also attended by BJP president JP Nadda besides Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh.

Earlier, Shah held a meeting with senior BJP ministers including Nadda, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju at his office in Parliament.

The opposition Congress also held a strategy meeting at the party headquarters to plan the strategy in Parliament for the coming week, which was attended by party president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi besides other senior leaders including KC Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh.

The winter session of Parliament is likely to end on December 20.

adopting the constitution

On November 26, 1949, the Indian Constituent Assembly formally adopted the Constitution, which came into force on January 26, 1950, establishing India as a sovereign, democratic republic.

In 2015, the Government of India formally declared 26 November as Constitution Day (Constitution Day) to honor the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.

Since then, the nation celebrates the adoption of the Constitution on this day every year.