By PTI
NEW DELHI: Launching a scathing assault on the federal authorities on B R Ambedkar’s begin anniversary, former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday alleged that the regime in power is “misusing and subverting” the institutions of the Constitution, and the people ought to act to defend the Constitution from this “systematic assault”.
Penning an article in The Telegraph on the 132nd begin anniversary of Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, Gandhi acknowledged proper now the precise “anti-nationals” are these which are misusing their power to divide Indians in the direction of each other — on the grounds of religion, language, caste and gender.
“As we honour Babasaheb’s legacy today, we must remember his prescient warning that the success of the Constitution depends on the conduct of the people entrusted with the duty to govern,” the Congress parliamentary get collectively president acknowledged.
She alleged that proper now, the regime in power is misusing and subverting the institutions of the Constitution, and weakening its foundations of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice.
Gandhi alleged that liberty is “threatened” by misusing the regulation to harass people comparatively than to protect their rights and equality is “assaulted” by “favoured treatment to chosen friends” in every sphere, even as a result of the overwhelming majority of Indians endure economically.
“Fraternity is eroded by deliberately manufacturing an atmosphere of hatred and polarising Indians against each other. The resultant injustice is amplified by pressuring the judiciary through a sustained campaign,” Gandhi acknowledged. At this junction in our nation’s historic previous, people ought to act to defend the Constitution from this “systematic assault”, she acknowledged.
“All Indians wherever they stand — political parties, unions and associations, citizens in groups and as individuals — must play their parts at this critical time. Dr. Ambedkar’s life and struggle teaches critical lessons which can serve as a guide,” the earlier Congress president acknowledged.
She acknowledged the first lesson is to vigorously debate and disagree, nevertheless in the long run work collectively for the nation’s curiosity.
The historic previous of India’s freedom battle is filled with sharp disagreements amongst Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, and plenty of others, she well-known. These debates naturally entice curiosity, as they supply many views on vital questions on our future, she added.
“But we must not forget that ultimately, all the eminent men and women who fought for our freedom worked together for our independence and to shape our nation. Their ups and downs at different times only show that they were fellow travellers on a common journey, and they were well aware of the fact,” Gandhi acknowledged.
Dr Ambedkar’s conduct as a result of the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly’s Drafting Committee exemplifies this principle, she asserted.
She acknowledged the second lesson to review is to encourage a spirit of fraternity, the bedrock of the nation.
“Babasaheb believed deeply in the importance of nurturing a brotherhood of Indians as one people, saying ‘without fraternity, equality and liberty will be no deeper than coats of paint’,” she acknowledged.
In his final speech, he talked about how the caste system strikes on the roots of fraternity — and often called it “anti-national,” Gandhi recalled.
“This phrase is abused by those in power today, but Dr. Ambedkar explained its true meaning — the caste system is ‘anti-national’ because it brings about separation, generates jealousy, antipathy — in short, because it divides Indians against each other,” she acknowledged.
“Today, the real ‘anti-nationals’ are those who are misusing their power to divide Indians against each other — on the grounds of religion, language, caste and gender. Thankfully, despite the regime’s efforts, the sense of fraternity runs deep in Indians,” Gandhi asserted.
She cited the occasion of crores of Indians from all walks of life protesting in the direction of non secular divisiveness, elevating their voices for livelihoods of farmers, and serving to at least one one other to their best abilities all through the COVID-19 pandemic, saying these conditions present that sense of fraternity runs deep previous doubt.
“We must always nurture this sense of brotherhood and defend it from attacks — in our households, communities, and organisations,” she acknowledged.
The third lesson from Ambedkar is to always battle for social and monetary justice, Gandhi acknowledged.
“Dr Ambedkar fought for the rights of Dalits, as well as the rights of all individuals and communities who were marginalised. The system in the Constitution for backward classes and minorities is flexible and expansive, and has enabled progressive action for their welfare,” she well-known.
“Today, the challenges of ensuring social justice have taken new forms. The economic reforms of 1991 introduced by the Congress government have increased prosperity, but we now see growing economic inequality,” Gandhi acknowledged.
“Reckless privatisation” of public sector gadgets is narrowing the system of reservation which provided security and social mobility to Dalits, Adivasis and OBCs, she argued.
The introduction of newest utilized sciences is threatening livelihoods however as well as creating options to organise larger, and assure larger equality, she acknowledged.
“The challenge is to learn from Babasaheb Ambedkar and ensure social justice in these changing times, and act on our convictions in our public and private lives,” Gandhi acknowledged.
She moreover quoted Babasaheb Ambedkar’s ultimate phrases throughout the Constituent Assembly — “If we wish to preserve the Constitution. Let us resolve not to be tardy in the recognition of the evils that lie across our path nor to be weak in our initiative to remove them. That is the only way to serve the country. I know of no better.”
These phrases must be our resolve throughout the years to return, Gandhi added.
Ambedkar’s distinctive life stays a everlasting inspiration proper now for all Indians, she acknowledged.
NEW DELHI: Launching a scathing assault on the federal authorities on B R Ambedkar’s begin anniversary, former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday alleged that the regime in power is “misusing and subverting” the institutions of the Constitution, and the people ought to act to defend the Constitution from this “systematic assault”.
Penning an article in The Telegraph on the 132nd begin anniversary of Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, Gandhi acknowledged proper now the precise “anti-nationals” are these which are misusing their power to divide Indians in the direction of each other — on the grounds of religion, language, caste and gender.
“As we honour Babasaheb’s legacy today, we must remember his prescient warning that the success of the Constitution depends on the conduct of the people entrusted with the duty to govern,” the Congress parliamentary get collectively president acknowledged.googletag.cmd.push(carry out() googletag.present(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );
She alleged that proper now, the regime in power is misusing and subverting the institutions of the Constitution, and weakening its foundations of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice.
Gandhi alleged that liberty is “threatened” by misusing the regulation to harass people comparatively than to protect their rights and equality is “assaulted” by “favoured treatment to chosen friends” in every sphere, even as a result of the overwhelming majority of Indians endure economically.
“Fraternity is eroded by deliberately manufacturing an atmosphere of hatred and polarising Indians against each other. The resultant injustice is amplified by pressuring the judiciary through a sustained campaign,” Gandhi acknowledged. At this junction in our nation’s historic previous, people ought to act to defend the Constitution from this “systematic assault”, she acknowledged.
“All Indians wherever they stand — political parties, unions and associations, citizens in groups and as individuals — must play their parts at this critical time. Dr. Ambedkar’s life and struggle teaches critical lessons which can serve as a guide,” the earlier Congress president acknowledged.
She acknowledged the first lesson is to vigorously debate and disagree, nevertheless in the long run work collectively for the nation’s curiosity.
The historic previous of India’s freedom battle is filled with sharp disagreements amongst Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, and plenty of others, she well-known. These debates naturally entice curiosity, as they supply many views on vital questions on our future, she added.
“But we must not forget that ultimately, all the eminent men and women who fought for our freedom worked together for our independence and to shape our nation. Their ups and downs at different times only show that they were fellow travellers on a common journey, and they were well aware of the fact,” Gandhi acknowledged.
Dr Ambedkar’s conduct as a result of the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly’s Drafting Committee exemplifies this principle, she asserted.
She acknowledged the second lesson to review is to encourage a spirit of fraternity, the bedrock of the nation.
“Babasaheb believed deeply in the importance of nurturing a brotherhood of Indians as one people, saying ‘without fraternity, equality and liberty will be no deeper than coats of paint’,” she acknowledged.
In his final speech, he talked about how the caste system strikes on the roots of fraternity — and often called it “anti-national,” Gandhi recalled.
“This phrase is abused by those in power today, but Dr. Ambedkar explained its true meaning — the caste system is ‘anti-national’ because it brings about separation, generates jealousy, antipathy — in short, because it divides Indians against each other,” she acknowledged.
“Today, the real ‘anti-nationals’ are those who are misusing their power to divide Indians against each other — on the grounds of religion, language, caste and gender. Thankfully, despite the regime’s efforts, the sense of fraternity runs deep in Indians,” Gandhi asserted.
She cited the occasion of crores of Indians from all walks of life protesting in the direction of non secular divisiveness, elevating their voices for livelihoods of farmers, and serving to at least one one other to their best abilities all through the COVID-19 pandemic, saying these conditions present that sense of fraternity runs deep previous doubt.
“We must always nurture this sense of brotherhood and defend it from attacks — in our households, communities, and organisations,” she acknowledged.
The third lesson from Ambedkar is to always battle for social and monetary justice, Gandhi acknowledged.
“Dr Ambedkar fought for the rights of Dalits, as well as the rights of all individuals and communities who were marginalised. The system in the Constitution for backward classes and minorities is flexible and expansive, and has enabled progressive action for their welfare,” she well-known.
“Today, the challenges of ensuring social justice have taken new forms. The economic reforms of 1991 introduced by the Congress government have increased prosperity, but we now see growing economic inequality,” Gandhi acknowledged.
“Reckless privatisation” of public sector gadgets is narrowing the system of reservation which provided security and social mobility to Dalits, Adivasis and OBCs, she argued.
The introduction of newest utilized sciences is threatening livelihoods however as well as creating options to organise larger, and assure larger equality, she acknowledged.
“The challenge is to learn from Babasaheb Ambedkar and ensure social justice in these changing times, and act on our convictions in our public and private lives,” Gandhi acknowledged.
She moreover quoted Babasaheb Ambedkar’s ultimate phrases throughout the Constituent Assembly — “If we wish to preserve the Constitution. Let us resolve not to be tardy in the recognition of the evils that lie across our path nor to be weak in our initiative to remove them. That is the only way to serve the country. I know of no better.”
These phrases must be our resolve throughout the years to return, Gandhi added.
Ambedkar’s distinctive life stays a everlasting inspiration proper now for all Indians, she acknowledged.