BJP, RSS want to rewrite Constitution but can't destroy it, says Kharge; accuses Modi govt of selling public sector to Adani, Ambani; slams centre over GST dues, Manipur crisis

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused the BJP and the RSS of wanting to rewrite India’s Constitution, asserting that no matter how hard they try, “the Constitution cannot be destroyed.”

Speaking at a mega convention organised by the Karnataka government, Kharge said, “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. Congress has always upheld economic strength and social justice , working tirelessly from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, Assam to Gujarat.”

Kharge alleged that the BJP-led Centre was “selling off” Nehru-era public sector enterprises to corporates. “The BJP is selling off factories that employed lakhs of workers to Adani and Ambani,” he said, adding that institutions like BHL and HMT were established during Nehru’s time to strengthen India’s public sector.

“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,” Kharge said.

He accused the Modi government of ignoring the needs of states like Karnataka and Manipur. “Where is Karnataka’s GST money? The Centre returns only 4% of what we deserve,” Kharge said, slamming the BJP for “neglecting suffering states like Manipur.”

Kharge also targeted BJP chief ministers, alleging that they have “no voice” under PM Modi. “In contrast, our 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,” Kharge added.

He said that Congress stands for development, justice, and accountability, while the BJP “only talks, sells public assets, and ignores suffering people.”