‘They take Constitution in hand, do unconstitutional things’: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis targets Congress

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis speaks to reporters. Pic/ X

Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday accused the Congress and opposition parties of creating distrust among people towards the government and constitutional institutions through protests against the Election Commission.

Fadnavis says Opposition building narrative against institutions

Speaking about the protests, Fadnavis alleged that the Congress was trying to build a narrative that India's constitutional process was not functioning properly and that institutions such as the Election Commission could not deliver justice.

"Their motive is very clear - to make Indians distrust their government, speak lies and build a narrative that India's constitutional process is not functioning properly," Fadnavis said.

Fadnavis links Election Commission protests to Opposition campaign

He alleged that the protests against the Election Commission being held across the country were part of an opposition campaign to spread this narrative.

Fadnavis also accused the Congress of using the Constitution as a political tool while engaging in what he described as "unconstitutional" activities.

"They take the Constitution of India in their hands and do all unconstitutional things," he said, adding that the opposition wanted "extreme Left" ideas to take hold in the country.

Fadnavis accuses Congress of creating negativity among voters

Fadnavis further alleged that the protests were creating negativity among people and claimed that Congress was trying to convey the message that "the Constitution cannot give you justice".

‘Many will need Burnol': Gajanan Kale hits back at CM Fadnavis over MNS protest

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Spokesperson Gajanan Kale on Tuesday questioned the Maharashtra government over protests taking place across the state and criticised Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis over his remarks on the party's ‘Garjana Morcha' in Mumbai.

Speaking at a press conference, Kale also raised the issue of tribal students protesting over their demands and questioned the government's response to demonstrations in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra.

Kale hit back at Fadnavis over his reported description of the MNS protest as a gathering of "chirkuts", or insignificant people.

"The way the Garjana Morcha happened, so grandly in Mumbai, many people will need Burnol," Kale said, taking a dig at those who criticised the rally.

He also asked Fadnavis to visit rural areas and interact with teachers, students and people at the grassroots level to understand the issues they face.