Maharashtra News: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnaviss recent remarks linking Gandhis display of a red-covered Constitution with Naxalite ideology. Gandhi alleged that Fadnavis and the BJP had insulted Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the Constitutions principal architect, by dismissing his contributions. Speaking out, Gandhi affirmed Congresss stance on caste census, vowing that the people of Maharashtra would defend the Constitution.Rahul Gandhis Response to BJPs Naxalite ClaimsGandhi wrote in Hindi on X (formerly Twitter) that, BJPs statement insults Dr. Ambedkar. He argued that promoting caste census aligns with Babasahebs vision and claimed Maharashtra would resist BJPs dismissive approach. He further pledged that Congress and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) would defend the Constitution, stressing that BJPs opposition would fail.Fadnavis Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Urban Naxal LinksFadnavis reiterated his accusations, asserting that Gandhi was seeking support from urban Naxals by showcasing the red book during his rallies. He claimed Gandhis display of the red-covered Constitution confirmed his alleged inclination towards urban Naxals and anarchists.Congress Counters Fadnaviss RemarksCongress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh criticized Fadnavis, emphasizing that the “red book” was the very Constitution authored by Ambedkar, which BJP allegedly continues to undermine. Ramesh accused BJP of hypocrisy, pointing to previous RSS criticism of the Constitution in 1949 and current statements about replacing it. This dispute has intensified political tensions, with both Congress and BJP appealing to their supporters by invoking Dr. Ambedkars legacy.
