Jairam Ramesh Criticizes Devendra Fadnavis Over Remarks on Rahul Gandhi and the Constitution
In New Delhi, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh expressed his disapproval of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s comments about Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Ramesh suggested that Fadnavis should think before speaking. He accused Fadnavis of misunderstanding the ‘red book’ shown by Gandhi, which is actually the Constitution of India, crafted by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Ramesh highlighted that the Constitution was criticized by the RSS in 1949 for not being inspired by Manusmriti. He also noted that the book includes a Foreword by K.K. Venugopal, a respected legal figure and former Attorney General of India. Ramesh further mentioned that the term ‘Urban Naxals’ is not officially used by the Government of India, as stated by the Union Home Ministry in 2020 and 2022. Earlier, Fadnavis accused Gandhi of disrespecting the Constitution during a ‘Samvidhan Sammelan’ in Maharashtra, claiming Gandhi sought support from ‘urban naxals.’ The political tension arises as Maharashtra prepares for elections on November 20, with results expected on November 23.
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Jairam Ramesh -: Jairam Ramesh is a leader from the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India. He is known for his work in politics and has held various important positions in the government.
Devendra Fadnavis -: Devendra Fadnavis is a politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, a state in India. He has also served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in the past.
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress party. He is part of the Nehru-Gandhi family, which has been influential in Indian politics for many years.
Constitution -: The Constitution of India is a set of rules and principles that outlines how the country is governed. It was written by a group of people led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and is often referred to as the ‘red book’ because of its color.
Dr. Ambedkar -: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was an important leader and social reformer in India. He is best known for being the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and for his work in fighting for the rights of marginalized communities.
RSS -: RSS stands for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which is a Hindu nationalist organization in India. It has been involved in various social and political activities and is often associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Urban Naxals -: The term ‘Urban Naxals’ is used to describe people who are believed to support or sympathize with Naxalite or Maoist insurgents in India. It is a controversial term and is not officially used by the government.
