West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a big attack on the central government and the existing system on the occasion of Constitution Day. He said that today democracy and secularism are in danger in the country, and the federal structure is being weakened. Mamta stressed that in such a time, it is very important to protect the basic spirit of the Constitution and the rights written in it.
Questions on election promises, target on BJP
Mamata Banerjee said that big promises are made during elections in the country, but they disappear as soon as the results come. He said, ‘Where are the promises made in Bihar? The elections were over and everyone forgot. This is what is going on in the country. He also objected to the wrong references to national symbols and historical figures. The displeasure was clearly visible in his words, he said, if someone wrongly describes the image of Jai Hind, Vande Mataram or Raja Ram Mohan Roy, then it is an insult to us.
allegations against government machinery
Mamta said that during the election process, there is an atmosphere of pressure, fear and violence in many parts of the country. He claimed that we have records of every case, who committed suicide, who died in trauma. Life has a price.
He took a jibe at BJP, ‘Is BJP a saint? People say that they will take the job or send them to jail. Democracy will remain, but you people will not remain. He said- Whoever collides will be shattered to pieces.
Constitution described as the backbone of the nation
Mamata Banerjee wrote on the social media platform ‘X’ that the Constitution is a document that connects India’s diversity – language, culture and communities. He said, the Constitution is the backbone of our nation. Its creators wanted our rights to always be protected. Mamta, the chief creator of the Constitution, Dr. B. R. Tribute was paid to Ambedkar and the representatives of Bengal who participated in the Constituent Assembly.
Reminded the importance of Constitution Day
Mamta said that the tradition of celebrating Constitution Day should be strong because it reminds us of the basic thinking of the country – justice, equality, freedom and brotherhood. The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949 and most of its provisions came into force on 26 January 1950, when the country officially became a republic.