BJP vs Congress amid row over DK Shivakumar’s ‘changing Constitution’ remark | Latest News India
Karnataka deputy chief minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar’s reported remarks about “changing the Constitution” have sparked a major row, with Union minister Kiren Rijiju demanding his sacking in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar addressing media after a meeting (PTI) In view of the ruckus caused over Shivakumar’s remarks in the Lok Sabha, the House had to be adjourned to reassemble at 2 pm. “How can the House watch in silence? Congress should clarify … the person should be sacked. You claim to give reservations to Muslims and resort to theatrics of carrying a photograph of Babasaheb Ambedkar and a copy of the Constitution in your pocket,” Rijiju said. The Bharatiya Janata Party sparred with the Congress over Shivakumar‘s remarks. Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa termed the deputy CM’s comment as “unfortunate” and said that if he had any respect for the Constitution or Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, then “he would not have said this”. “Everyone is aware that changes were made in the past, but reservation based on religion is …
