Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ignited a firestorm by alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been displaying the Chinese constitution at his rallies, instead of the Indian one.
Sarma, a prominent figure in the BJP, asserted that the book exhibited by Gandhi bears a red cover resembling the original Chinese constitution, in stark contrast to the blue cover of the authentic Indian constitution.
"Rahul is displaying a red Chinese constitution to the people attending his meetings," Sarma remarked, sparking a flurry of debate and speculation on social media.
In response to Sarma's claim, several social media users have countered, suggesting that the red-bound book is merely a coat pocket edition of the Indian Constitution, often presented to top Indian dignitaries including the President and the Union Home Minister.
Sarma further emphasised the significance of the Indian constitution's Directive Principles of State Policy, particularly regarding the enactment of a Uniform Civil Code, which he alleged Gandhi opposes.
"The Indian constitution, in blue, includes a chapter called the Directive Principles of State Policy, which makes it a sacred duty to enact a Uniform Civil Code in our country; Rahul is now opposing this," Sarma added, intensifying the controversy.
Accompanying his allegations were photographs depicting Gandhi holding the red-bound book, as well as signing an agreement with Chinese delegates during a visit to the Beijing Olympics, with Sonia Gandhi standing alongside her son.
This is not the first time Sarma has questioned the book displayed by Gandhi.
He previously took to social media to scrutinise the authenticity of the book, comparing it to the original Indian constitution, characterised by its blue cover.
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