The 76th Constitution Day of India celebration transformed into a national political arena when Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal directly challenged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her 'threatening' language. Speaking from the Ravindra Rang Manch in Bikaner, Meghwal sharply retorted to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo's aggressive statement, where 'Didi' had declared that if the BJP 'harmed' her in Bengal, she would 'shake its foundation across India. ' Meghwal strategically linked Mamata Banerjee's 'threat' with the BJP's resolve to bring 'good governance' to. Bengal, setting the stage for an anticipated intensification of this political confrontation in the coming days.
Mamata Banerjee's Threat and Meghwal's Retort
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal questioned Mamata Banerjee's intentions, citing the dignity of the Constitution and the decorum of democracy, while clarifying the BJP's strategy for Bengal. Addressing public representatives and officials present in Bikaner, Meghwal, without directly naming Mamata Banerjee, sought to blunt the edge of her statement, while in his address, Meghwal asserted that 'BJP workers aren't afraid of threats. ' He articulated the BJP's core agenda for Bengal, stating, 'Our issue is absolutely clear — when we come to Bengal, we will provide good governance and development. ' He emphasized that 'there is no place for threatening language in a democracy' and that 'those who believe in democracy should respect the dignity of the Constitution. ' This statement highlights the escalating political tension in West Bengal,. Where clashes between the BJP and TMC are a regular occurrence.
The SIR Controversy and Election Commission's Stance
This counter-attack by the Law Minister comes against a backdrop where Mamata. Banerjee has been consistently critical of the Election Commission and the BJP. At a rally in Bongaon, she strongly objected to the SIR (Systematic Improvement of Records) process, alleging that the 'Election Commission' has ceased to be an impartial body and has become a 'BJP Commission. ' Didi claimed that once the draft voter list is released after the SIR process, people would realize the 'disaster' created by the Election Commission and the BJP. She also wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding immediate intervention regarding the appointment of data entry operators from external agencies for SIR work and the proposal to establish polling booths in private premises, while responding to this controversy, Meghwal clarified the BJP's position, stating that 'the SIR campaign is a regular process to purify voter lists, which has been carried out in the past. ' He defended the impartiality of the Election Commission, asserting that 'since 1955, the Election. Commission has proven its impartiality' and that 'politics shouldn't be based on vote banks.
Constitution Day: A Battle for Credit
Utilizing the occasion of Constitution Day, Arjun Ram Meghwal also launched a sharp attack on the Congress. He claimed that the tradition of celebrating Constitution Day began in 2016 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and challenged the Congress to state when they had celebrated this day. Through this statement, Meghwal aimed to highlight the Congress's alleged neglect of the Constitution and to demonstrate the current government's seriousness in upholding constitutional values. This 'credit war' reflects the ongoing competition between political parties over significant national days and symbols in Indian politics.
Accusations Against Congress for Constitutional Misuse
The Law Minister didn't stop there. He accused the Congress of repeatedly misusing the Constitution, stating that the Congress had amended the Constitution many times for its self-interest and merely to save its position of power. In contrast, he lauded the Modi government, asserting that it had made amendments only for major reforms in the national interest, such as the 10 percent EWS reservation and the implementation of GST, while he also criticized the statement made by Congress leader Udit Raj, emphasizing the importance of decorum. Meghwal's remarks constituted a direct attack on the constitutional history of the Congress, portraying the current government's amendments as more public-spirited and nation-centric.
Meghwal's Personal Acknowledgment
During his address, Arjun Ram Meghwal made a poignant statement that drew everyone's attention. He expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for appointing him as Law Minister after Baba Saheb Dr. B, while r. Ambedkar, considering it a symbol of the Prime Minister's 'trust' in him. This personal remark underscores the significance of the position for Meghwal and his faith in the Prime Minister's leadership, while also drawing a symbolic connection with Dr. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Thus, the Constitution Day platform became a focal point for national political confrontation and debate over. Constitutional values, with the Union Minister launching sharp attacks on the opposition and defending his party's policies.
