New Delhi:
Freedom is a protective shield woven into constitutional and democratic values, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said today in his Independence Day greetings to the nation.
"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," the Congress leader said in a message on X. "This is the power of expression, the ability to speak the truth and the hope to fulfil dreams. Jai Hind," he added.
In his Happy Independence Day message, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said democracy and the Constitution is our biggest shield. "We will protect this till the last breath. The Opposition is oxygen for democracy. It checks the government's unconstitutional attitude and amplifies the people's voice. It is worrying that the government has turned constitutional and autonomous institutions into puppets," he said