Rahul Gandhi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
In 1975, your grandmother—through Parliament—enacted an amendment effectively barring citizens from approaching the courts to enforce their fundamental rights, which were the most significant provision introduced by Dr. Because they have faith in neither the Constitution nor democracy,” the Maharashtra CM said, whether it is the Election Commission, the Supreme Court, the CAG, or the RBI, they are attempting to destroy every institution created under the Constitution.
Babasaheb Ambedkar,” Fadnavis said. He said the party should examine the reasons behind its electoral defeats instead of blaming Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). “Rahul Gandhi ji, this Constitution was authored by Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Your grandmother also attempted to dismantle it. Fadnavis also accused the Congress and the INDIA bloc of casting doubts on constitutional institutions. “The Congress party and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, consistently work to malign and spread falsehoods or rumours about the robust institutions established by Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar—institutions that serve as the pillars of our democracy.
Drawing a parallel with the Emergency imposed in 1975 by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the senior BJP leader accused the Congress of undermining constitutional values.
Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Fadnavis backed the Supreme Court’s stance and said grievances must be addressed through legal procedures rather than street protests. NAGPUR: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday criticised Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc over their attempt to march to the Supreme Court to meet the Chief Justice of India, saying the country would not tolerate actions that undermine constitutional institutions.
Questioning the march, Fadnavis said, “…Consider the instance where he speaks of marching to the Supreme Court and demanding to meet the Chief Justice. Under which constitutional provision is the Chief Justice expected to come out and hold discussions with a protest march? The Supreme Court’s response was absolutely correct: if one has a grievance, one must approach the Court through the proper legal channels. “