The Lok Sabha will begin a two-day debate today to mark 75 years since the Indian Constitution was adopted. A similar debate will take place in the Rajya Sabha on Monday and Tuesday.
The main focus of the debate will be the importance and evolution of the Constitution since its adoption on November 26, 1949. However, the debate is happening amidst rising tensions between the ruling NDA and the Opposition, especially the Congress, which has caused disruptions in Parliament for weeks.
This political standoff is mainly due to allegations linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Adani controversy, along with counter-allegations involving Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and billionaire George Soros. These issues have led to multiple adjournments in both Houses since November 25.
The Congress has consistently demanded discussions on the Adani issue, angering not just the BJP but also other Opposition parties like Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party. They accuse both the Congress and the BJP of using Parliament for their own political battles instead of focusing on important business.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will open the debate in the Lok Sabha, presenting the government's position. Around 12–15 MPs from the BJP and its allies, including former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Shrikant Shinde of Shiv Sena, and Jitan Ram Manjhi, are expected to speak.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conclude the debate on Saturday, responding to both the debate and Opposition counterattacks, sources said.
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, will lead the Congress' focus on the Adani issue. This approach may further alienate Opposition allies, many of whom are likely to raise regional and governance-related concerns instead.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's speech will be closely watched, especially after her controversial expulsion in the final sessions of the previous Lok Sabha.
In the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead the BJP’s response on Monday, countering the Opposition’s "save the Constitution" message. This slogan became popular among the Opposition as they sought to present the government's policies as a threat to the Constitution ahead of the Lok Sabha elections earlier this year.
Both the BJP and the Congress issued strict three-line whips to their MPs on Thursday, requiring them to be present for the Constitution debate on December 13-14.
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