Constitutional Failures: Voices from India's Opposition

During a debate on the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution, opposition leaders accused the ruling BJP of undermining the document. They highlighted issues like the demolition of the Babri Mosque and the Gujarat riots as major constitutional failures. Concerns over federalism, economic disparity, and minority rights were also raised.

At a recent debate marking 75 years of the Indian Constitution, opposition leaders criticized the ruling BJP for what they call systematic undermining of the Constitution. Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy cited the Babri Mosque demolition and Gujarat riots as significant failures.

MPs further accused the government of damaging India's federal structure. Concerns were voiced about economic disparities, with Kumari Selja emphasizing the effect on employment opportunities and calling for a caste census.

The discussion highlighted fears over communalism, with AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi lamenting the state of minority rights and arguing that fundamental constitutional principles are being compromised.

(With inputs from agencies.)