Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari has unequivocally refuted recent remarks made by party MP Anantkumar Hegde regarding the potential amendment of the Constitution. In a clarifying statement, Gadkari emphasized that the BJP has no intention to alter the Constitution, denouncing Hegdes comments as misleading.Gadkaris ClarificationAddressing the controversy surrounding Hegdes remarks, Gadkari categorically stated, There is no agenda within the BJP to amend the Constitution. During an interview with a news channel, Gadkari underscored that Hegdes comments aimed to sow confusion among the public and asserted that the BJP remains committed to upholding the existing constitutional framework.Hegdes Controversial RemarkThe controversy stemmed from remarks made by Karnataka MP Anantkumar Hegde during a public rally, wherein he suggested the need for constitutional amendments. Hegdes assertion that certain provisions of the Constitution were aimed at suppressing Hindu society sparked widespread criticism.BJPs ResponseFollowing Hegdes contentious statement, the BJP swiftly distanced itself from the remarks, clarifying that they represented Hegdes personal views and did not align with the partys official stance. Additionally, the BJP announced its intention to seek an explanation from the MP regarding his remarks.Opposition ReactionOpposition leaders seized upon Hegdes comments to criticize the BJP, with Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D K Shivakumar accusing the party of being anti-Constitution. The controversy reignited debates surrounding the BJPs commitment to constitutional principles.History of ControversyThis is not the first time Anantkumar Hegde has courted controversy with his remarks. In 2017, during his tenure as Union Minister of State for Skill Development, Hegde made similar inflammatory comments, underscoring the persistent controversy surrounding his public statements.Nitin Gadkaris unequivocal dismissal of Anantkumar Hegdes remarks reaffirms the importance of constitutional framework. As the political discourse unfolds, Hegdes controversial comments serve as a reminder of the delicate balance between freedom of expression and adherence to constitutional principles within Indias political landscape.
