Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the RSS-BJP of attempting to undermine the Constitution, alleging that their primary objective is to weaken the principle of equality in India.
Gandhi made the remarks while flagging off the ‘Run for Ambedkar, Run for Constitution’ marathon at Mandi House, ahead of Dr B R Ambedkar’s birth anniversary on April 14.
Addressing participants, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said the Constitution is the foundation of India’s identity and warned that forces opposed to it do not believe in equal rights for all citizens.
“Without the Constitution, India would not exist in its present form. Those aligned with the RSS-BJP ideology want to finish it because they do not want equality for everyone,” Gandhi said.
He further alleged that despite publicly paying tribute to Ambedkar, their actions contradict his ideals. “They may bow before Ambedkar’s statue, but their objective is to weaken the Constitution. Our goal is to protect and strengthen it,” he added.
Gandhi emphasised that the marathon was organised to spread awareness about constitutional values and ensure that its principles reach every corner of the country.
In a social media post later, he reiterated the Congress party’s commitment to upholding Ambedkar’s vision and called for collective action against injustice and discrimination.
The event saw participation from several leaders, including former Indian cricket captain and Telangana minister Mohammad Azharuddin, who supported the initiative and stressed the importance of unity for the country’s progress.
Ambedkar Jayanti, observed annually on April 14, commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice.
