PM slams Congress for disrespecting Constitution, lays down 11 ’Sankalps’

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Dec 15, 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Congress on Saturday, accusing it of constantly disrespecting the Constitution and presented eleven pledges for India’s bright future, noting that the government and people should follow their duties and the country’s politics should be free of "parivarvad".

Responding to two-day discussion in Lok Sabha on 75 years of the Constitution, PM Modi made repeated reference to the Nehru-Gandhi family, accusing every generation of its leaders of disrespecting the Constitution. "Congress has continuously disrespected the Constitution. It has made attempts to reduce its importance. History of Congress is full of such examples," he said.

PM Modi said India is the Mother of Democracy, the Constitution is the foundation of India’s unity and democracy and the Constitution have strengthened under the rule of the BJP-led government. He took the "biggest jumla" jibe at Congress over its ’Garibi Hatao’ slogan and said his government’s mission is to free the poor from their difficulties. "If we follow our fundamental duties, no one can stop us from making Viksit," he said.

Terming the achievement of 75 years as an extraordinary feat, the Prime Minister expressed pride that the Constitution had overcome all the predicted possibilities for India, soon after its independence and the subsequent challenges to bring us all to this far.

PM Modi remarked that the Constitution makers never supported the view that India was born in 1947 and believed and were proud of the great tradition and heritage of India and its democracy. He added that India’s democracy and republic past has always been remarkable and has been an inspiration for the world and therefore, he added that "India is known as the mother of democracy".

The Prime Minister lauded the role of women during the process of making of the constitution. "The representation and contribution of women, be it in the field of social, political, education, sports or any other, has been bringing pride to the country," he said.

Asserting that India was progressing rapidly, PM Modi remarked that soon India would be the third-largest economy in the world. He added that it was the combined resolve of 140 crore Indians to ensure that India is developed by 2047 and emphasised fostering unity. He highlighted that unity in diversity has been India’s hallmark and emphasized that the country’s progress lies in celebrating this diversity.