"Not only unfounded but also...": Pawan Khera slams Assam CM over allegation on Rahul Gandhi displaying 'Chinese Constitution'
May 20, 2024
New Delhi [India], May 20 : After Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Rahul Gandhi has been displaying the 'Chinese Constitution' in his rallies, Congress leader Pawan Khera said on Monday that he is sending a copy of the same Constitution as a constant reminder of the principles that should guide our nation.
Rahul Gandhi has been seen with a pocket-sized copy of the Constitution of India with its binding in red colour.
Pawan Khera posted on X and said, "Your recent public utterances have deeply concerned me, particularly regarding your views on the Indian Constitution. As someone who has sworn to uphold Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Constitution, it is distressing to hear rhetoric that seems to undermine it. This is a serious matter, as the Constitution is the foundation of our nation, protecting its citizens against the potential excesses of individuals or governments."
"I am particularly troubled by the statements linking the Constitution of India with China. This comparison is not only unfounded but also deeply disrespectful to the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers, especially those who lost their lives in the Galwan Valley clash. June 19, 2020, the day the Prime Minister gave a clean chit to China, will be remembered as a dark chapter in our history," Khera added.
He further emphasized that governments should be governed by constitutionalism, not by majoritarianism, minoritarianism, or individualism.
"In light of these concerns, I am sending you a pocketbook version of the Constitution of India. I hope you will keep it with you as a constant reminder of the principles that should guide our nation," Khera said.
Earlier on Friday, Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X and alleged that Rahul is displaying a red Chinese constitution to the people attending his meetings.
"Our constitution, in blue, includes a chapter called the Directive Principles of State Policy, which makes it a sacred duty to enact a Uniform Civil Code in our country; Rahul is now opposing this. That's why I am sure that the constitution in his hand must be a Chinese one," CM Himanta said.
