PM Modi says in Bihar, I am ‘responsible for BR Ambedkar’s constitution’

Prime Minister Modi today claimed that he feels “thankful to Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s Samvidhan”.

Gaya, Bihar:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today claimed that he feels “thankful to Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s samvidhan” which enabled him to come from humble beginnings.

Addressing consecutive election rallies in Gaya and Purnia districts of Bihar, Prime Minister Modi spoke extensively about his high respect for the Constitution and mentioned the steps taken by his government such as “Celebrating Sam Vidhan Dewas, from school to Supreme Court and Parliament”.

“This year is special. We will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Constitution on a scale similar to the Amritkar celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of Independence,” PM Modi said. He added, “Our intention is to reach every nook and cranny of this The youth of the nation will be informed of how our glorious Constitution was drafted and what its significance is”.

“People ask me why I care so much about the poor, the Dalits. I do it because I have emerged from among them. Therefore, I feel responsible towards the social class. I also feel towards Babasaheb Ambedkar Having responsibility for the constitution that was put in place has helped me get to where I am now,” the prime minister said.

Prime Minister Modi’s remarks came a day after the BJP’s main rival in Bihar, state BJP chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, collected personal information from various saffron party leaders. remarks, they stated that “if we get a two-thirds majority in the election, the constitution will be changed.” parliament”.

Reference was also made to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s call for a “review” of the Constitution in 2015, when Prasad used the statement to claim that reservation provisions for deprived castes were under attack and the BJP-led NDA was under attack The assembly polls were held that year.

Prime Minister Modi, who has always equated the Constitution with holy books such as the Ramayana, Bible and Quran, pointed out that it was under the rule of the Congress party, an ally of the BJP, that the state of emergency was imposed and the moratorium several constitutional provisions.

“Our opponents are those who hijacked the constitution during the emergency and tried to tamper with it. Those who wanted power to remain in the hands of the family always saw the constitution as a thorn in their side. The reason they even started doing this was because of threats they would not accept We must remain united and thwart their attempts as per the results of the polls held as mandated by the constitution,” the Prime Minister said.

Terming the abrogation of Article 370 a “major achievement” of the NDA government, PM Modi said: “Those who cried hoarse about the Constitution never had the courage to implement it in Jammu and Kashmir. While we gritted our teeth, they Threats were made that the entire area would be set on fire”.

The Prime Minister also mercilessly attacked the RJD, whom he mentioned by name, and accused it of bringing about “jungle rule and corruption” during its time in power in Bihar and “claimed that all the good work done by the NDA government led by “. By Nitish Kumar”.

JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar was conspicuous by his absence from two rallies, although the rally in Purnaia was for party MP and candidate Santosh Kushwaha Santosh Kushwaha and Dulal Chandra Goswami.

The Prime Minister stressed that “NDA has brought Bihar out of the jungle era” and warned that the fight against corruption would continue over the next five years, apparently referring to the names of Prasad and his family, including son and successor Tejashwi Tejashwi Yadav, a fraud case being investigated by central agencies.

In Punea, Prime Minister Modi spoke of his government’s “ambitious plans” for the development of the region, especially the Seemanchal area, in stark contrast to past governments, which saw To the point where the region fell behind and gave up their hands. The region is an irreversible region.

Prime Minister Modi also came down heavily on the “vote bank politics that allowed infiltration to flourish in Seemanchal”, claiming “This has harmed the poor and Dalits of the area, many of whom have suffered attacks on even their houses. It was also destroyed.” was set on fire.”

“The fate of the region depends on the outcome of the June 4 polls,” the Prime Minister said, adding, “Those who oppose the CAA should know that Modi is not someone who can be stopped or intimidated”.

Citing the examples of the Rama temple in Ayodhya, the abrogation of Article 370 and the response to cross-border military operations, PM Modi said: “Everyone is saying today that only an NDA government at the Center can achieve big things.” Terrorism .

In his speech in Gaya, PM Modi also touched on the reputation of the pilgrim town and highlighted the government’s efforts to protect the country’s cultural heritage, adding, “Our fight is against those who disrespect our culture” .

The rally in Gaya also became an opportunity to reassure people as those invited to share the stage with the Prime Minister included Pashupati Kumar Paras, who recently resigned from the Union Cabinet in protest against secrecy Accord gives importance to his estranged nephew Chirag Paswan. Ashwini Kumar Choubey contested twice on behalf of Buxar but was denied a ticket from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

At the Gaya rally, the Prime Minister also took the microphone while announcing the names of others present at the event.

“Please forgive me for violating the rules. It will be a busy day as I am scheduled to address five rallies and have to visit Assam,” he said.

The prime minister had to repeatedly ask the jubilant crowds in Gaya and Punea to abandon chants of “Modi! Modi!” While he was still holding on. “Save that enthusiasm for voting day. It will be much needed,” he said.

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