"You've attacked the Constitution, changed its soul": Kiren Rijiju hits out at Congress in Lok Sabha

New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday criticized the Congress, accusing them of attacking the Constitution and altering its very essence.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "You have attacked the Constitution, you have changed the preamble to the Constitution. You have changed the very soul of the Constitution. Then how can you blame others?"
Rijiju also slammed the opposition for alleging that minorities are not safe in the country, saying that if oppression against minorities or any problems arise, minorities come to seek protection in India.
"You know the condition of Pakistan, what happens in Bangladesh, you people know what has happened to Sikhs, Hindus, Christians in Afghanistan, whether it is a problem in Tibet or Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Afghanistan. If there is oppression against minorities or some problem arises, the first country where they come to seek protection is India. Then why is it said that there is no protection for minorities in this country?" he said.
Rijiju questioned the Congress on why it had not given Bharat Ratna to Ambedkar despite repeated mentions by its leaders.
"You always mention Baba Saheb. You didn't give Bharat Ratna to Baba Saheb. After 1956, PM Nehru Ji was given the Bharat Ratna, and Indira Gandhi gave the Bharat Ratna to herself. Vishwanath Ji (VP Singh), when he defeated Congress, then with the support of BJP, formed a government, and Baba Saheb Ambedkar was given the Bharat Ratna. You tell us the reason why Baba Saheb Ambedkar wasn't given Bharat Ratna during your party's governance," he said.
The Lok Sabha, on December 13, initiated a two-day debate on the Constitution to commemorate the beginning of the 75th year of its adoption.
On Friday, the debate on the Constitution witnessed fiery speeches from Defence Minister Singh and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the House.
The first session of the winter Parliament commenced on November 25, with both Houses getting adjourned fairly early due to disruptions. The winter session will go on till December 20. (ANI)