Will never allow BJP-RSS to destroy our Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi; Amit Shah hits back
The campaign will continue till next year's April 14, the birth anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched his party's nationwide 'Save the Constitution' campaign, aiming to highlight alleged attacks on the Constitution and Dalits under the Narendra Modi government.
Speaking at the launch event at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium, Congress chief said, "We will never allow the BJP & RSS to destroy our Constitution. The people of India will speak their "Mann ki Baat" in 2019."
Quoting from what he said was book written by Modi, Rahul said the prime minister saw spirituality in sanitation work undertaken by Dalits.
The campaign is seen as the party's effort to reach out to the community ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The campaign launch was attended by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party general secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad and other senior leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge and Sushil Kumar Shinde.
The campaign will continue till next year's April 14, the birth anniversary of Dalit icon Bhim Rao Ambedkar.
Congress's present and former Dalit lawmakers, those holding offices in zilla parishad, civic bodies and panchayat samitis, the party's office-bearers attached to its regional units attended the event, aimed at sensitising the attendees on the current state of affairs with regard to the community.
Here are the live updates on Congress party's 'Save the Constitution' campaign:
Latest Updates
Rahul Gandhi is a failed politician. He cannot convince the people of the country about his politics, that is why he has stooped to undermining the institutions of the country in desperation: Sambit Patra, BJP
Rahul Gandhi should apologize to the nation for denigrating the contribution of Babasaheb Ambedkar's contribution in the the making of the constitution of India: Sambit Patra, BJP
Congress party and its leaders don't trust the Army, the Chief Justice of India, the Supreme Court of the country, the Election Commission, EVM machines, RBI, PMO and even the President of India. They don't trust any constitutional institution in the country: Sambit Patra
This family has had a sense of entitlement always. Nehru wanted to be the PM and agreed to partition. Indira imposed emergency. Rajiv Gandhi allowed the Sikh riots to stay in power. Sonia & Rahul are not sparing any of the institutions of the country: Sambit Patra, BJP
By repeatedly saying the Congress made the Constitution, Rahul Gandhi is carrying forward his family tradition of insulting Dr. Ambedkar. The Nehru-Gandhi family insulted him when he was alive and his humiliating him even more now. Shameful and petty: Amit Shah
If there is one party that has destroyed the spirit of our Constitution, it is the Congress. They do not want rule of democracy but they want rule of dynasty. Hence this is a farce of a movement by their President: Amit Shah
Rahul Gandhi's anger and frustration today is because he realises that dynasty is on its way out: Sambit Patra, BJP
The Congress Party will stand together to protect the interests of Dalits and other weaker sections of the society wherever the BJP & RSS attacks them: RahulGandhi
Narendra Modi is only interested in Narendra Modi. Electoral victory is his only focus: RahulGandhi
Congress party built India's reputation in 70 years, PM Modi has hurt that reputation in 4 years: Rahul Gandhi
Modi Ji will now give new slogan "Save daughters, save daughters from the BJP": Rahul Gandhi
We will never allow the BJP & RSS to destroy our Constitution. The people of India will speak their "Mann ki Baat" in 2019: Rahul Gandhi
The Supreme Court is being crushed. For the first time, four judges are seeking justice from the Indian public: Rahul Gandhi
Our institutions were gifted to us by our Constitution. Modi govt is now destroying these institutions by appointing RSS ideologues to occupy important positions: Rahul Gandhi
It is the Constitution that protects Dalits, poor, women in this country. And the Constitution was written and given to this country by Ambedkar and the Congress party: Rahul Gandhi
In his book "Karmayog", PM Modi justifies manual scavenging by calling it a "spiritual experience" for the Valmiki community. This speaks volumes about his anti-Dalit mindset: Rahul Gandhi