Mayawati welcomes assurance on Constitution, hails commitment to secularism
In a post on social media platform X, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister commended the statement made in Parliament by the Union Law Minister, who clarified that the government has no plans to alter or remove the term "secularism" and that such proposals are not under consideration.
Calling the statement 'appropriate and commendable,' Mayawati said it offers a sense of relief and assurance to all those, both in India and globally, who strongly oppose any tampering with the Constitution authored by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.
She said the BSP, along with many others, was concerned about demands being raised to alter the Constitution, and this clarification has helped ease those worries.
Highlighting India's diverse religious fabric, Mayawati reiterated that the Constitution reflects the principle of 'unity in diversity,' providing equal respect and rights to all communities, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, and Parsis. She emphasized that Dr. Ambedkar envisioned an egalitarian society where every citizen is treated with dignity and equality, values deeply embedded in the Constitution.
Mayawati concluded by expressing hope that the central government would remain firm on its commitment to uphold the Constitution's secular and inclusive values, regardless of external pressures or political agendas.
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