PM Modi attacks Congress over emergency during constitutional debate

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The Indian Constitution lays the foundation for the country's unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. 


Addressing the Lok Sabha during the two-day debate on the Constitution, Mr Modi hailed India's journey since the adoption of the Constitution in 1949 as "extraordinary", and asserted that the country's ancient democratic roots have long been an inspiration for the world. "It is time to celebrate 75 years of the Constitution and I am glad Parliament is also part of it," he said. 


Earlier in the day, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressed the House, during which he cited BJP icon V D Savarkar's criticism of the Constitution. Savarkar has clearly stated in his writings that there is nothing Indian about the Constitution and that the book that India is run by should be superseded by the Manusmriti, Mr Gandhi said.


"When you (BJP) speak of protecting the Constitution, you are ridiculing Savarkar," the Lok Sabha MP from Rae Bareli said.  

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