TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday pledged to uphold democracy and the Constitution which he alleged were in danger.
On Independence Day, he saluted the sacrifices of innumerable Indians who gave up their lives during the freedom struggle, and said they not only made contribution to the national movement but also laid a strong foundation of India.
He also lauded the contribution of former prime ministers, including Atal Bihari Vajpayee who, he said, always worked for the country and took many steps for progress and development.
“It pains me to say that today, democracy, Constitution and autonomous institutions – all three are in great danger,” he lamented.
Noting that democracy and the Constitution are the soul of the country, he said on the occasion of this Independence Day, “we take a pledge that we will uphold the freedom of democracy and Constitution for the unity and integrity of the country, for love and brotherhood, for harmony and fraternity”.
