Protecting Constitution true tribute to freedom fighter: Rahul Gandhi on R-Day

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said protecting the fundamental principles of the Constitution is the true tribute to our freedom fighters reported news agency PTIWishing fellow citizens on Republic Day 2024 he said the Constitution which unites the dreams of the freedom fighters is the soul of the Indian RepublicOur great Constitution which unites the dreams of the freedom movement is the soul of the Indian Republic Protection of the fundamental principles of the Constitution and loyalty to them is the true tribute to the immortal freedom fighters he said in a post in Hindi on XBest wishes to all the countrymen on Republic Day Jai Hind Rahul Gandhi saidCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh too called on his fellow countrymen to protect the fundamental principles of the ConstitutionIt is our duty to raise our voice against injustice and oppression It is the responsibility of all of us to maintain the unity in diversity of the country Jairam Ramesh said in a post in HindiToday on Republic Day we reiterate our resolve to protect Baba Sahebs Constitution and democracy We will continue to raise our voice until we get our right to justice the Congress leader saidCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge extended his greetings on the occasion of Indias 75th Republic Day on FridayTaking to the social media platform X the Congress chief posted a video address emphasising justice equality fraternity freedom brotherhood secularism and socialism as Indias foundational pillarsI extend my good wishes to you on the 75th Republic Day It is on this day 74 years back in 1950 that our Constitution came into effect and we became a Republic breaking the chains of feudalism and colonialism Kharge saidHe said that the pillars of fundamental rights social justice and political rights ensured to every citizen by the Constitution are under attackOur Constitution was based on the values of our Bharatiya civilisation that is Nyaya Justice Maryada dignity Samata equality and Samabhaav equanimity This is the foundation for the social economic and political transformation of our country Justice equality fraternity freedom brotherhood secularism and socialism are Indias foundational pillars The Constitution ensured fundamental rights social justice and political rights to every citizen Today these pillars are under attack from the government itself the Congress chief saidHe said The founding fathers of our Constitution Pandit Nehru Babasaheb Ambedkar Sardar Patel Babu Rajendra Prasad Maulana Azad and other giants of the Constituent Assembly would not have imagined that the Constitution would face such challengesToday the fundamental and basic rights guaranteed by the Constitution to every Indian are slowly being encroached upon and being eroded We the people of India who gave this Constitution to ourselves included Dalits Tribals Women Farmers and Labourers Today they are facing assault by the government which is using emotional issues to divert attention and hide the Truth from citizens Kharge addedHe said that the Congress party has resolved to fight for the protection of the Constitution democracy and NyayThe five pillars of Nyay Yuva Nyay Bhagidari Nyay Nari Nyay Kisan Nyay and Shram Nyay will empower everyone and protect their rights Today on Republic Day 2024 let us all come together and make a pledge and join this mission of NYAY Only then will we be able to secure the future of our youth This will be the victory of our Constitution This will be the victory of India Once again many good wishes on Republic Day Jai Hind he said in the nearly fiveandahalfminute videoWith inputs from PTI