"No matter how hard BJP tries; Constitution cannot be destroyed": Mallikarjun Kharge

Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], July 19 : Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused the BJP and the RSS of wanting to rewrite the Constitution. He, however, said that no matter how hard they try, the Constitution cannot be destroyed.
Kharge also slammed the Centre for "selling off" public sector enterprises.
"The BJP is selling off Nehru-era public sector enterprises--factories that employed lakhs of workers--to Adani and Ambani. Now, the RSS and BJP even talk of rewriting the Constitution. Let me be clear: No matter how hard they try, the Constitution cannot be destroyed," Kharge said while addressing a mega convention organised by the Karnataka government here.
"Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is the architect of our Constitution--not Modi, not the RSS. If the Constitution is weakened, you (the BJP) will be finished. The Congress has always upheld economic strength and social justice, working tirelessly from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, Assam to Gujarat," he added.
He alleged that under PM Modi, BJP Chief Ministers have no voice.
"In contrast, our leaders--CMs, Deputy CMs, MLAs--all engage with the people. Our party workers are on the ground, delivering guarantees and real progress," he said.
"We fulfil our guarantees--unlike the BJP, whose promises have failed in Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal. Even Modi's visits don't change that. Where is Karnataka's GST money? The Centre returns only 4% of what we deserve," he added.
He claimed that Congress delivers development, justice, and accountability, while the BJP only talks, sells public assets, and neglects suffering states like Manipur.
He said that institutions like BHL and HMT were established during Nehru's era, laying the foundation for public sector growth.
"But what has Modi or his followers contributed to Mysuru or Karnataka? They are only visible on TV from morning to night. In the past, prime ministers were not constantly on screen, making empty speeches," he said.