Constitution is our lighthouse, our suraksha kavach: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in her maiden speech in Lok Sabha on Friday slammed the BJP over the use of federal agencies to "censor" rivals. "Our Constitution is our lighthouse, our 'suraksha kavach' (armour providing safety) ... it keeps citizens safe. But it is sad that in 10 years colleagues from the ruling side, who make tall claims, have made attempts to break down this 'kavach'," she said. She said that a caste census is essential so we know the condition of everyone and policies can be made accordingly.

संविधान में सामाजिक, आर्थिक और राजनीतिक न्याय का वादा है। ये वादा एक सुरक्षा कवच है, जिसे तोड़ने का काम शुरू हो चुका है।

ये सरकार लेटरल एंट्री और निजीकरण के जरिए आरक्षण को कमजोर करने का काम कर रही है। अगर लोकसभा में ये नतीजे नहीं आए होते तो ये संविधान बदलने का काम शुरू कर चुके… pic.twitter.com/Tthyc1bBRJ

— Congress (@INCIndia) December 13, 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also bat foe caste census,Speaking in Lok Sabha during discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, Yadav says, "This Constitution is our armour, our security, it provides us strength from time to time. Constitution is the true guardian of the rights of the oppressed, neglected, suppressed and deprived. This Constitution is a great help. For people like us and the weak in the country, especially for PDA, saving the Constitution is a matter of life and death." Yadav says, "If the Constitution is strong, our democracy will be strong"

#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha during discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, SP MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "This Constitution is our armour, our security, it provides us strength from time to time. Constitution is the true guardian of the… pic.twitter.com/nkHhHHChHc

— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2024