They should launch 'Congress Bachao Yatra': Chhattisgarh Deputy CM slams 'Samvidhan Bachao' rally

IANS May 19, 2025 208 views

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao has launched a sharp critique of the Congress party's upcoming 'Samvidhan Bachao Yatra'. He suggests the party should instead run a 'Congress Bachao Yatra' due to its perceived political decline. Sao argues that the Congress has historically misused the Constitution and is now attempting to gain political mileage through the rally. His comments reflect the ongoing political tension between the BJP and Congress, highlighting the intense ideological battle in Indian political discourse.

"The Congress party has been the biggest violator of the Constitution." - Arun Sao
Raipur, May 19: As the Congress is set to launch its Samvidhan Bachao Yatra in Chhattisgarh, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Monday took a dig at the party, suggesting it should instead embark on a 'Congress Bachao Yatra' as it is on the verge of political irrelevance.

Key Points

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Congress rally aims to highlight alleged constitutional attacks

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Arun Sao claims party is moving towards political extinction

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BJP defends constitutional values under Modi's leadership

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Criticism extends to Trinamool Congress's national stance

The rally will see the presence of senior Congress leaders including Sachin Pilot, and T.S. Singh Deo. The rally is aimed at highlighting what the party alleges are repeated attacks on constitutional values under the BJP-led government.

Talking to IANS, Arun Sao said: "The Congress party has been the biggest violator of the Constitution. For decades, they have distorted it to serve their selfish motives. Now they are holding a ‘Samvidhan Bachao’ rally? In reality, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the Constitution has become stronger and more respected. The government is fully committed to upholding constitutional values."

"The truth is that the Congress should launch a ‘Congress Bachao Yatra’ because the party is steadily moving towards political extinction."

On the Ministry of Home Affairs’ recent directive asking all states and Union Territories to establish Special Task Forces (STFs) to identify and deport illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants within 30 days, Sao said: "There are serious concerns about illegal residents living without proper documents. These individuals should be identified, and appropriate action must be taken. The government is already moving in that direction."

Asked about Trinamool Congress’s refusal to send any of its MPs, including Yusuf Pathan, as part of India’s international delegations to campaign against Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism, Sao was scathing.

"The Trinamool Congress has repeatedly shown that it neither respects the Constitution nor the country’s interests. Mamata Banerjee is failing to govern West Bengal, and now her party is isolating itself on national issues. The public is watching this closely," he said.

The BJP-led government at the Centre had nominated Baharampur MP Yusuf Pathan as the only MP from the Trinamool to be part of the all-party delegations to be sent to various countries as part of India's diplomatic outreach following the Pahalgam massacre and the recent hostilities with Pakistan.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
The Deputy CM makes a valid point. Congress has lost touch with ground realities while BJP is actually working for constitutional values through schemes like UCC and CAA. Their 'Samvidhan Bachao' seems like another political drama before elections. 🤔
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Priya M.
Whether Congress or BJP, all parties use constitution as a political tool. But illegal migration is a serious issue - glad government is taking action. Our borders need to be secure, especially with Bangladesh and Pakistan situations.
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Amit S.
Congress should focus on rebuilding instead of these yatras. Their leadership crisis is evident when they need Pilot and Deo to lead rallies in Chhattisgarh. Meanwhile, BJP's foreign policy moves are commendable - isolating Pakistan globally is the need of the hour.
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Sunita R.
While the Deputy CM's comments are sharp, we must remember healthy opposition is necessary for democracy. BJP shouldn't mock Congress's decline - absolute power isn't good for any democracy. That said, TMC's stance on Pakistan is disappointing 😞
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Vikram J.
The real issue is illegal immigrants - not political mudslinging. STFs to identify them is a welcome step. Our resources are for Indian citizens first. Hope this is implemented properly across all states, especially border areas.
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Neha T.
Why so much focus on Pakistan and Bangladesh? China is the bigger threat at our borders! Political parties keep diverting attention from real security issues. Hope the international delegations discuss China's aggression too 🙏

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