Parliament Winter Session | At Every Stage Gandhi Family Has Challenged The Constitution: PM Modi In Reply To LS Debate On Constitution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out 11 resolutions in the Lok Sabha while concluding his debate on the glorious journey of the Indian Constitution.

Among the Resolutions laid out by the Prime Minister are:

• All should follow their responsibilities - be it government or citizens
• Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas
• Zero tolerance for corrupt
• People should have pride in following laws
• The country should come out of the slave mentality
• The country's politics should be free of nepotism
• Reservations should not be snatched and no religious-based reservation
• Women-led development should be a focus area
• Country development through the development of states
• Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat

"In 1971, a Supreme Court decision had come. The decision was overturned by changing the Constitution. They clipped the wings of the courts of the country. They had snatched the rights of the courts. This sin was committed by Indira Gandhi," the Prime Minister said.

The PM said in 1975 Indira Gandhi made the 39th Constitutional Amendment that no one can approach courts for the election for President, Vice President and Prime Minister with retrospective effect.

"I am only speaking about the Constitution," he quipped. He also trained his guns on Rajiv Gandhi. "When Rajiv Gandhi became the Prime Minister, he attacked the Constitution one more time. The Supreme Court had given the Shah Bano case. For the vote bank politics, Rajiv Gandhi instead of backing an elderly woman, a law was enacted in the Parliament to overturn the Supreme Court's decision," he said. Referring to the UPA government, PM Modi said that formed the National Advisory Council, which was above the Prime Minister's Office. He also referred to Rahul Gandhi's act of tearing a Cabinet decision in front of reporters.

Modi then spoke at length about the Uniform Civil Code. "The Constituent Assembly held long discussions on the Uniform Civil Code and they said that whichever government comes to power should implement UCC. Congress is insulting the feelings Constituent Assembly and Supreme Court," he said.

PM Modi said that for Congress, the Constitution is a tool for their politics.

The Prime Minister further said that his government changed the Constitution for the benefit of the people.

He further said that the Congress leaders like the word 'Jumla'. "The biggest 'Jumla' which was run by four generations was 'Garibi Hatao'," he added.

He said that Congress has seen poverty only on television and in the news. The Prime Minister said that it was the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government which created a separate ministry for tribals and their welfare.

According to the Prime Minister, his government formed separate ministries for fisheries and cooperatives. He also said that as separate ministry for skills was also created by his government.

PM Modi said that it was again the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government which created a separate Ministry for the development of North East.

"The way we have worked to strengthen the poor...25 crore people came out of poverty and I am working as per the directions of the Constitution," the Prime Minister said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said is a matter of joy to celebrate the festival of democracy. "It is a matter of happiness that the Parliament is a part of the celebration. I thank all the MPs who participated in the debate," the Prime Minister said.

"India is known as the mother of democracy. We are the founders of democracy," the Prime Minister said.

Referring to women's power, the Prime Minister added, "In the Constitutional Assembly, there were 15 women, who were from different backgrounds and sectors. It is a matter of pride for us that in India, from the beginning, the Constitution gave a right to vote for women."

"At the centre of every big scheme are women. In this House too, the number and contribution of women MPs are increasing. In all walks of life, the contribution and representation of women is a matter of pride for the country. Every Indian lauds the contribution of women in the science and technology sector," the Prime Minister said, adding that for all this the inspiration is the Indian Constitution.

He said that it is every India's dream to make the country developed by 2047.

"After independence, the biggest attack happened on the unity of the country. We celebrate diversities," he added. According to the Prime Minister, if you see his government's policies, decisions and decision-making, is trying to strengthen the unity.

He also referred to the abrogation of Article 370. "GST has played a huge role for economic unity and it is carrying forward our stand of One Nation One Tax," the Prime Minister said.

"We know that there was power in one part and there was no power in other parts. We then implemented One Nation One Grid. In Infrastructure, we strengthened the unity. Be it North East or deserts or the Himalayas, we have strengthened the infrastructure," he added.

"It is because of the Constitution that people like us reached here because we had no background and came from middle-class families. This would not have been possible without the Constitution. Ups and downs came, challenges came but the citizens stood by the Constitution. I do not want to attack any person."

"One family of the Congress has not left any stone unturned to hurt the Constitution. I am referring to one family as they have ruled for 55 years. At every stage, this family has challenged the Constitution."

"There was a selected government from 1947 to 1952. Before 1952, there was no Rajya Sabha. In 1951, when there was no elected government, they changed the Constitution and attacked freedom of speech. This was an insult to makers of the Constitution."

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi launched a blistering attack on the NDA government saying their goal was to snatch Waqf properties. "Read Article 26, it gives religious denominations, the right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes. The Prime Minister says that Waqf has nothing to do with the Constitution. Who is teaching the Prime Minister? Make him read Article 26. The goal is to snatch away Waqf properties...You want to snatch it away on the basis of your strength.

Trinamool Congress MP from Dum Dum Prof Sougata Roy hit out at BJP for distorting history. "Mr (Kiren) Rijuju while speaking has distorted history," Roy said. He said that Rijiju did not mention the name of Constituent Assembly President Rajendra Prasad. "This is the knowledge of history they have," Roy took a dig at BJP.

Congress MP from Sirsa Kumari Selja also hit out at the BJP-led government. "It has also become the Order of The Demonise Some Of Our Founding Fathers. Who can deny the role of Jawaharlal Nehru," the senior Congress said.

"Don't make fun of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan..," she said.

"You have finished equality. You will get equality only after the Caste Census. There is no talk about the Census or Caste Census," she further said. She alleged that over 70 per cent of people in Haryana are below the poverty line.

BJP MP from Patna Sahib Ravishankar Prasad hit out at the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi saying he needs to change his tutor.

"When I was hearing the Leader of Opposition, I was hearing new knowledge. I have said many times, that he (the Leader of Opposition) does not do homework. If you want to understand Tapasya, read (Mahatma Gandhi)."

"When I have gone to Central Jail in Andaman where VD Savarkar was lodged, I have cried," he said.

Ravishankar Prasad also took a dig out at Rahul Gandhi saying, "It is necessary to change the tutor."

"I would like to say one more thing, if Sardar Pates would not have been there, the country could have been divided. Jawaharlal Nehru could not handle one princely state - Jammu and Kashmir - which had to be rectified by (PM) Narendra Modi," the former Union Minister said.

Ravishankar Prasad also invoked the NDA wins in the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections respectively. "Congress got entangled into vote bank politics. See after 75 years, where you (Congress) are and we (BJP) in the House," he said.

"Have they ever spoken about the human rights of the security personnel killed in the Parliament Terror attacks," added Ravishankar Prasad.

RSP MP from Kollam NK Premchandran also lashed out at the Centre. "They want to change and alter the basics of the Constitution. The People of India decided not to give an absolute majority to protect the Constitution," Premchandran said referring to the BJP's 400 paar slogan before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Premchandran also said that the Constitutional institutions are being politicised.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi cited V D Savarkar's remarks that there was nothing Indian about the Constitution and took a jibe at the BJP, saying that by talking of protecting the Constitution, the ruling party is "ridiculing" Savarkar.

Participating in a debate on 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution, the Congress leader said Savarkar, who is seen as an ideologue of the BJP and RSS, had said there is nothing Indian about the Constitution, and that he preferred Hindu religious text 'Manusmriti' to it.

"The Constitution is a document of modern India but it could never have been written without ancient India and her ideas," Rahul Gandhi said. Savarkar had said there is nothing Indian about the Constitution and called Manusmriti a scripture "most worshipable" for Hindus after the Vedas, according to Gandhi.

"Nice that you say you are defending the Constitution, but I want to ask, do you stand by your leader's words? Because when you speak about protecting the Constitution you are abusing, ridiculing Savarkar," the Leader of Opposition told the BJP.

Without naming anyone, A. Raja stated that the comment about making India a “Hindu Rashtra” was made before the election. He challenged the protests from the Treasury benches by saying, “Move your privilege."Officiating Chair Jagdambika Pal intervened and asked the MP to authenticate his remark. Pal then invited BJP member Pralhad Joshi to comment, despite MP Raja refusing to yield the floor. Joshi also requested that Raja verify his claim.

A. Raja referred to the members of the Treasury benches as “bad elements.” In response, Mr. Dubey demanded an apology from A. Raja for this comment, stating, “We have been elected; how can he call us bad elements?”

Officiating Chair Jagdambika Pal declared that the comment had been expunged from the records.

While India has given equal voting rights to all, some claim that minorities have no rights in the country, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday in an apparent jibe at the opposition.

Intervening in a debate on 75 years after the adoption of the Indian Constitution, the parliamentary affairs minister also cautioned that "our words and actions should not diminish the image of the country in the world fora".

India not only provides legal protection to minorities, it also has a provision for affirmative action to protect their interests, the minister asserted.

Rijiju said successive governments worked for the welfare of minorities. "The Congress has also done that, I am not undermining its role."

Rijiju was the first speaker on the second day of the debate in the Lok Sabha on 75 years of the Constitution's adoption

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with others, protested in the Parliament premises, demanding a relief package for Wayanad.

"We are very disturbed by the fact that the government is refusing to give the special relief package to Wayanad. We have requested the PM, everyone, to declare that this is a calamity of a severe nature and give a special package. Now, similar, large-scale destruction took place in Himachal Pradesh where Congress is in power. They have been demanding for the longest time that the Centre helps and gives assistance that is required to victims. Whole government has seen devastation, pain and suffering. Yet, just because of politics, in both cases the central government is refusing to do what is due to the victims," said Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Union minister Kiren Rijiju starts speaking in Lok Sabha on the debate on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.

Union Minister Kiran Rijiu will start the discussion on the second date of the debate on the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out 11 resolutions in the Lok Sabha while concluding his debate on the glorious journey of the Indian Constitution.

Among the Resolutions laid out by the Prime Minister are:

• All should follow their responsibilities - be it government or citizens
• Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas
• Zero tolerance for corrupt
• People should have pride in following laws
• The country should come out of the slave mentality
• The country's politics should be free of nepotism
• Reservations should not be snatched and no religious-based reservation
• Women-led development should be a focus area
• Country development through the development of states
• Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat

"In 1971, a Supreme Court decision had come. The decision was overturned by changing the Constitution. They clipped the wings of the courts of the country. They had snatched the rights of the courts. This sin was committed by Indira Gandhi," the Prime Minister said.

The PM said in 1975 Indira Gandhi made the 39th Constitutional Amendment that no one can approach courts for the election for President, Vice President and Prime Minister with retrospective effect.

"I am only speaking about the Constitution," he quipped. He also trained his guns on Rajiv Gandhi. "When Rajiv Gandhi became the Prime Minister, he attacked the Constitution one more time. The Supreme Court had given the Shah Bano case. For the vote bank politics, Rajiv Gandhi instead of backing an elderly woman, a law was enacted in the Parliament to overturn the Supreme Court's decision," he said. Referring to the UPA government, PM Modi said that formed the National Advisory Council, which was above the Prime Minister's Office. He also referred to Rahul Gandhi's act of tearing a Cabinet decision in front of reporters.

Modi then spoke at length about the Uniform Civil Code. "The Constituent Assembly held long discussions on the Uniform Civil Code and they said that whichever government comes to power should implement UCC. Congress is insulting the feelings Constituent Assembly and Supreme Court," he said.

PM Modi said that for Congress, the Constitution is a tool for their politics.

The Prime Minister further said that his government changed the Constitution for the benefit of the people.

He further said that the Congress leaders like the word 'Jumla'. "The biggest 'Jumla' which was run by four generations was 'Garibi Hatao'," he added.

He said that Congress has seen poverty only on television and in the news. The Prime Minister said that it was the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government which created a separate ministry for tribals and their welfare.

According to the Prime Minister, his government formed separate ministries for fisheries and cooperatives. He also said that as separate ministry for skills was also created by his government.

PM Modi said that it was again the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government which created a separate Ministry for the development of North East.

"The way we have worked to strengthen the poor...25 crore people came out of poverty and I am working as per the directions of the Constitution," the Prime Minister said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said is a matter of joy to celebrate the festival of democracy. "It is a matter of happiness that the Parliament is a part of the celebration. I thank all the MPs who participated in the debate," the Prime Minister said.

"India is known as the mother of democracy. We are the founders of democracy," the Prime Minister said.

Referring to women's power, the Prime Minister added, "In the Constitutional Assembly, there were 15 women, who were from different backgrounds and sectors. It is a matter of pride for us that in India, from the beginning, the Constitution gave a right to vote for women."

"At the centre of every big scheme are women. In this House too, the number and contribution of women MPs are increasing. In all walks of life, the contribution and representation of women is a matter of pride for the country. Every Indian lauds the contribution of women in the science and technology sector," the Prime Minister said, adding that for all this the inspiration is the Indian Constitution.

He said that it is every India's dream to make the country developed by 2047.

"After independence, the biggest attack happened on the unity of the country. We celebrate diversities," he added. According to the Prime Minister, if you see his government's policies, decisions and decision-making, is trying to strengthen the unity.

He also referred to the abrogation of Article 370. "GST has played a huge role for economic unity and it is carrying forward our stand of One Nation One Tax," the Prime Minister said.

"We know that there was power in one part and there was no power in other parts. We then implemented One Nation One Grid. In Infrastructure, we strengthened the unity. Be it North East or deserts or the Himalayas, we have strengthened the infrastructure," he added.

"It is because of the Constitution that people like us reached here because we had no background and came from middle-class families. This would not have been possible without the Constitution. Ups and downs came, challenges came but the citizens stood by the Constitution. I do not want to attack any person."

"One family of the Congress has not left any stone unturned to hurt the Constitution. I am referring to one family as they have ruled for 55 years. At every stage, this family has challenged the Constitution."

"There was a selected government from 1947 to 1952. Before 1952, there was no Rajya Sabha. In 1951, when there was no elected government, they changed the Constitution and attacked freedom of speech. This was an insult to makers of the Constitution."

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi launched a blistering attack on the NDA government saying their goal was to snatch Waqf properties. "Read Article 26, it gives religious denominations, the right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes. The Prime Minister says that Waqf has nothing to do with the Constitution. Who is teaching the Prime Minister? Make him read Article 26. The goal is to snatch away Waqf properties...You want to snatch it away on the basis of your strength.

Trinamool Congress MP from Dum Dum Prof Sougata Roy hit out at BJP for distorting history. "Mr (Kiren) Rijuju while speaking has distorted history," Roy said. He said that Rijiju did not mention the name of Constituent Assembly President Rajendra Prasad. "This is the knowledge of history they have," Roy took a dig at BJP.

Congress MP from Sirsa Kumari Selja also hit out at the BJP-led government. "It has also become the Order of The Demonise Some Of Our Founding Fathers. Who can deny the role of Jawaharlal Nehru," the senior Congress said.

"Don't make fun of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan..," she said.

"You have finished equality. You will get equality only after the Caste Census. There is no talk about the Census or Caste Census," she further said. She alleged that over 70 per cent of people in Haryana are below the poverty line.

BJP MP from Patna Sahib Ravishankar Prasad hit out at the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi saying he needs to change his tutor.

"When I was hearing the Leader of Opposition, I was hearing new knowledge. I have said many times, that he (the Leader of Opposition) does not do homework. If you want to understand Tapasya, read (Mahatma Gandhi)."

"When I have gone to Central Jail in Andaman where VD Savarkar was lodged, I have cried," he said.

Ravishankar Prasad also took a dig out at Rahul Gandhi saying, "It is necessary to change the tutor."

"I would like to say one more thing, if Sardar Pates would not have been there, the country could have been divided. Jawaharlal Nehru could not handle one princely state - Jammu and Kashmir - which had to be rectified by (PM) Narendra Modi," the former Union Minister said.

Ravishankar Prasad also invoked the NDA wins in the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections respectively. "Congress got entangled into vote bank politics. See after 75 years, where you (Congress) are and we (BJP) in the House," he said.

"Have they ever spoken about the human rights of the security personnel killed in the Parliament Terror attacks," added Ravishankar Prasad.

RSP MP from Kollam NK Premchandran also lashed out at the Centre. "They want to change and alter the basics of the Constitution. The People of India decided not to give an absolute majority to protect the Constitution," Premchandran said referring to the BJP's 400 paar slogan before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Premchandran also said that the Constitutional institutions are being politicised.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi cited V D Savarkar's remarks that there was nothing Indian about the Constitution and took a jibe at the BJP, saying that by talking of protecting the Constitution, the ruling party is "ridiculing" Savarkar.

Participating in a debate on 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution, the Congress leader said Savarkar, who is seen as an ideologue of the BJP and RSS, had said there is nothing Indian about the Constitution, and that he preferred Hindu religious text 'Manusmriti' to it.

"The Constitution is a document of modern India but it could never have been written without ancient India and her ideas," Rahul Gandhi said. Savarkar had said there is nothing Indian about the Constitution and called Manusmriti a scripture "most worshipable" for Hindus after the Vedas, according to Gandhi.

"Nice that you say you are defending the Constitution, but I want to ask, do you stand by your leader's words? Because when you speak about protecting the Constitution you are abusing, ridiculing Savarkar," the Leader of Opposition told the BJP.

Without naming anyone, A. Raja stated that the comment about making India a “Hindu Rashtra” was made before the election. He challenged the protests from the Treasury benches by saying, “Move your privilege."Officiating Chair Jagdambika Pal intervened and asked the MP to authenticate his remark. Pal then invited BJP member Pralhad Joshi to comment, despite MP Raja refusing to yield the floor. Joshi also requested that Raja verify his claim.

A. Raja referred to the members of the Treasury benches as “bad elements.” In response, Mr. Dubey demanded an apology from A. Raja for this comment, stating, “We have been elected; how can he call us bad elements?”

Officiating Chair Jagdambika Pal declared that the comment had been expunged from the records.

While India has given equal voting rights to all, some claim that minorities have no rights in the country, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday in an apparent jibe at the opposition.

Intervening in a debate on 75 years after the adoption of the Indian Constitution, the parliamentary affairs minister also cautioned that "our words and actions should not diminish the image of the country in the world fora".

India not only provides legal protection to minorities, it also has a provision for affirmative action to protect their interests, the minister asserted.

Rijiju said successive governments worked for the welfare of minorities. "The Congress has also done that, I am not undermining its role."

Rijiju was the first speaker on the second day of the debate in the Lok Sabha on 75 years of the Constitution's adoption

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with others, protested in the Parliament premises, demanding a relief package for Wayanad.

"We are very disturbed by the fact that the government is refusing to give the special relief package to Wayanad. We have requested the PM, everyone, to declare that this is a calamity of a severe nature and give a special package. Now, similar, large-scale destruction took place in Himachal Pradesh where Congress is in power. They have been demanding for the longest time that the Centre helps and gives assistance that is required to victims. Whole government has seen devastation, pain and suffering. Yet, just because of politics, in both cases the central government is refusing to do what is due to the victims," said Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Union minister Kiren Rijiju starts speaking in Lok Sabha on the debate on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.

Union Minister Kiran Rijiu will start the discussion on the second date of the debate on the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday