Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has cornered Rahul Gandhi for his dual approach to the Constitution and appealed for constructive dialogue in Parliament.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: As the Parliament's monsoon session approaches, the country's politics is heating up. The rhetoric between the ruling party and the opposition has intensified. Amidst this, Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Questioning Rahul Gandhi's recent constitutional stance, he termed his words and actions contradictory and advised him to 'focus on credibility'.
Respect for the Constitution Should Be Reflected in Conduct, Not Just in Pocket
Rahul Gandhi recently came to Parliament with a copy of the Constitution in his pocket, which the Congress symbolically linked to a pledge to protect the Constitution. However, Union Minister Shekhawat taunted this, saying: 'Keeping a copy of the Constitution in your pocket and, on the other hand, undermining the dignity of constitutional institutions—this contradiction is clearly visible. This affects Rahul Gandhi's political credibility.' Shekhawat said that symbolic gestures alone are not enough; respect for the country's democratic institutions should be evident in practice.
Congress Murdered the Constitution During the Emergency
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat sharply criticized the Congress, raising the history of the Emergency. He said: 'In 1975, Indira Gandhi crushed the country's constitution in her lust for power. Freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and fundamental rights were suspended.' He also added that the arrest of leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan and the thought-provoking articles of journalists like Prabhash Joshi during the Emergency laid the foundation for the resurgence of democracy in the country.
Rahul Gandhi's Politics is Limited to Statements
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat also accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to take political advantage of constitutional issues. 'He himself accuses constitutional institutions and then talks about saving them. The public is watching everything and also understands that this is just a political show.' According to Shekhawat, Rahul Gandhi's attitude has become one of using the Constitution only according to convenience, which weakens public trust in the long run.
Make Parliament a Platform for Dialogue, Not Anarchy
Regarding the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, Shekhawat clearly stated that this session is an opportunity to discuss many fundamental and policy-making issues for the country. 'Parliament is the largest platform of democracy. The voice of the people should resonate here, not political noise. I appeal to all members to make Parliament a center of constructive debate, not disruption and anarchy.' He emphasized that if the opposition really stands for the interests of the people, then it should come forward with concrete suggestions and arguments on issues, and not with slogans and uproar.
Congress vs. BJP: Struggle Continues
While the BJP is appealing for peace and dialogue in Parliament, the Congress is constantly accusing the central government of weakening democratic institutions. Rahul Gandhi is repeatedly reiterating on the platforms of Parliament and the media that the Constitution and democracy are in danger. Political analysts believe that this debate of 'Constitution vs. Behavior' will intensify in the coming days, especially as the country slowly moves towards the next general elections.
