Tue Dec 17 14:59:15 UTC 2024: ## Shah Accuses Gandhi of “Constitutional Fraud,” Disputes Congress’ Amendment Claims

**New Delhi** – Union Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Tuesday, dismissing the latter’s concerns about the BJP altering the Constitution as a political gimmick. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during a debate celebrating 75 years of the Indian Constitution, Shah directly targeted Gandhi’s recent public appearances with a copy of the Constitution, calling the 54-year-old MP a “youth” leader making false claims.

Shah highlighted that the Constitution itself contains provisions for amendments (Article 368), countering Gandhi’s assertions that the BJP seeks to undermine the document. He further pointed out that the Congress, during its 55 years in power, amended the Constitution 77 times, compared to the BJP’s 22 amendments in 16 years. Shah questioned the motives behind these changes, implying that Congress prioritized self-preservation over strengthening democracy, referencing Indira Gandhi’s actions.

The minister went further, alleging that Gandhi’s much-publicized copy of the Constitution was actually blank, calling it “the biggest fraud ever.” He accused the Congress of treating the Constitution as a “private fiefdom” of the Nehru-Gandhi family, citing the insertion of Article 35A without parliamentary approval as an example. Shah characterized the Congress’s actions over the past 75 years as a “fraud in the name of the Constitution.” The accusations come amidst ongoing political tension between the BJP and the opposition INDIA bloc, which have frequently clashed over constitutional issues during the recent Lok Sabha elections.

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