Summary:
- The RJD has accused the RSS and BJP of planning to change the constitution made by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar if they come to power in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
- RJD spokespersons have pointed out an article by Bibek Debroy, the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisor, which they claim promotes the mission to change the constitution.
- The RJD alleges that changing the constitution is a main agenda of the RSS and cites an RSS magazine published in 1949 that advocated for the implementation of the Manuwadi system.
- RJD criticizes Bibek Debroy, who called the Indian Constitution a colonial legacy, and highlights his position as the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.
Bibek Debroy’s article was mentioned
RJD spokespersons held a press conference to address their concerns regarding the RSS and BJP’s alleged plans to change the constitution. They referred to an article written by Bibek Debroy, the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisor, which they claimed was part of a mission to change the constitution. The RJD accused the BJP and RSS of using social media to create a favorable atmosphere for this change.
Changing the Constitution is the main agenda of the RSS
RJD highlighted the RSS’s long-standing agenda of changing the constitution. They referenced an RSS magazine published in 1949, just days after the final draft of the Indian Constitution was accepted, which advocated for the implementation of the Manuwadi system and criticized the constitution as a colonial legacy. The RJD also pointed out that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has publicly spoken about reviewing the constitution multiple times.
Bibek Debroy is the Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister
The RJD criticized Bibek Debroy for his comments on the Indian Constitution, calling it a colonial legacy. They emphasized that Debroy holds a significant position as the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. The RJD expressed disappointment in the lack of response from the Central Government and the BJP regarding Debroy’s article.