Congress slams BJP’s ‘Constitution Murder Day’ observance

PNS

Ranchi

The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) observance of the so-called “Constitution Murder Day,” describing it as an act of political hypocrisy and an attempt to distort historical facts for political gain.

Addressing the issue, Jharkhand Congress media in-charge Rakesh Sinha said the BJP and its ideological affiliates, which remained detached from several key phases of India’s freedom struggle and constitutional development, are now attempting to mislead the public by projecting themselves as defenders of the Constitution.

Sinha said the Congress acknowledges that the Emergency remains a significant chapter in India’s democratic history and one from which important lessons must be learned to strengthen democratic institutions. However, he alleged that the BJP’s objective is not to learn from history but to divert public attention from contemporary governance failures.

He further claimed that democratic institutions in the country are increasingly facing challenges to their autonomy. According to him, central investigative agencies are being misused against opposition leaders, the voice of the opposition is being suppressed in Parliament, and the dignity of constitutional offices is being undermined.

“The Constitution is not weakened by a single historical event alone. It is threatened whenever democratic values, freedom of expression, federal principles and the spirit of social justice come under sustained attack,” Sinha said. He alleged that the record of the BJP-led government in recent years points toward such a trend.

The Congress leader emphasized that the Constitution is not merely a legal document but the soul of the nation. He said the primary responsibility for safeguarding constitutional values rests with those in power.

“If the BJP is genuinely committed to protecting the Constitution, it should move beyond political symbolism and ensure the independence of democratic institutions, respect for the opposition and adherence to constitutional principles,” Sinha said.

The remarks come amid an ongoing political debate over the legacy of the Emergency and the interpretation of constitutional values in contemporary Indian politics.