Opposition and PM Modi Clash Over Constitution's Legacy and Secularism in Parliament Debate

Opposition accuses BJP of eroding secular values, while PM Modi criticizes Congress for undermining the Constitution over decades.

Opposition leaders, including the Congress and AIMIM, accused the BJP of diluting India's secular ethos and marginalizing Muslims through policies and actions.
Asaduddin Owaisi highlighted concerns over political representation, religious freedoms, and alleged injustices faced by Muslims, citing examples like lynchings and restrictions on religious practices.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi countered by blaming the Congress for decades of constitutional violations, including the Emergency and vote bank politics, which he claimed undermined democratic principles.
Modi praised his government’s constitutional amendments, such as the nullification of Article 370 and the introduction of reservations for economically weaker sections and women, as efforts to strengthen national unity.
The debate, held during the 75th anniversary of the Constitution's adoption, underscored deep ideological divides over India's secular and democratic fabric.