“Aakhir Tak – In Shorts”
- BJP accused Congress of distributing ‘blank copies of the Constitution’ at Rahul Gandhi’s event in Nagpur.
- Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis linked Congress’s stance to urban Naxals and anarchists.
- Congress responded, accusing BJP of attempting to undermine the Constitution.
- Congress clarified that notebooks and pens were distributed, not blank copies.
- The issue is gaining traction as Maharashtra’s assembly elections approach.
“Aakhir Tak – In Depth”
BJP’s Accusation: At an event led by Rahul Gandhi in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the BJP accused the Congress of distributing ‘blank copies of the Constitution.’ In a viral video, books labeled ‘Constitution of India’ were seen with blank pages except for the preamble on the first page.
Congress’s Response: Congress refuted these allegations, labeling them as a fabricated narrative by the BJP. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar clarified that attendees were given notebooks and pens rather than blank copies of the Constitution.
Political Dynamics: With Maharashtra’s assembly elections approaching, the ruling BJP seized the opportunity to attack Congress, claiming the party is anti-reservation and anti-Constitution. The Maharashtra BJP’s social media declared that Congress wants to erase the Constitution.
Rahul Gandhi’s Stand: During the event, Rahul Gandhi held a red-covered copy of the Constitution and criticized BJP and RSS for allegedly attacking the Constitution. He reiterated his call for a nationwide caste census and pledged to exceed the 50% reservation cap.
Devendra Fadnavis’s Remark: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis accused Rahul Gandhi of aligning with ‘urban Naxals and anarchists,’ citing Gandhi’s red-covered book as an indication of these ties.
Congress’s Counterattack: Maharashtra Congress responded by accusing BJP of opposing the real Constitution. Congress stated that under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, the people will stand against BJP’s strategies to undermine the Constitution.
Key Takeaways to Remember
- BJP accused Congress of distributing ‘blank Constitution copies,’ which Congress denied.
- Fadnavis alleged Gandhi’s association with anarchists.
- Rahul Gandhi reaffirmed his demand for a caste census.
- BJP viewed the act as anti-Constitutional.
