New Delhi: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended greetings to the Nation on the 78th Independence Day. He said that freedom is a protective shield woven into the constitutional and democratic values.
Freedom biggest shield
Taking on to the social media platform x he said "Happy Independence Day to all countrymen. For us, freedom is not just a word - it is our biggest protective shield, woven into constitutional and democratic values".
Power of expression
Rahul Gandhi further stated, "This is the power of expression, the ability to speak the truth and the hope to fulfil dreams". "Jai Hind" he added.
Cong President Kharge
Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge vowed to protect democracy and the Constitution, which he termed the two biggest shields for 140 crore Indians, as he greeted the country on the occasion of Independence Day.
In his Independence Day message, Kharge said in a post on X, "My dear countrymen, a very happy Independence Day to all of you. We remember the sacrifices of millions of our great freedom fighters and pay our respects to them."
Democracy and Constitution: Two protections
"Democracy and the Constitution are the biggest shields for our 140 crore Indians. We will protect it till our last breath. The opposition is like the oxygen of democracy. Along with stopping the unconstitutional attitude of the government, it is also raising issues for the public. It is a matter of concern that constitutional and autonomous institutions have been turned into puppets by the government," said Kharge. (with Agency inputs)
