India's Lower House of Parliament begins special two-day debate on the Constitution
India's Lower House of Parliament has begun a special two-day debate on the Constitution to mark 75 years since its adoption. Central to that debate is an ideological conflict over its very interpretation. Under question: The balance between the legislature and the judiciary, the role of religion in public life, and what should be considered fundamental rights. The opposition Congress party has warned repeatedly that the Constitution is under threat, accusing the BJP government of centralising power, weakening independent institutions and interfering with the judiciary. The BJP has denied those allegations. Ishan Garg reports.Â
India's Lower House of Parliament has begun a special two-day debate on the Constitution to mark 75 years since its adoption. Central to that debate is an ideological conflict over its very interpretation. Under question: The balance between the legislature and the judiciary, the role of religion in public life, and what should be considered fundamental rights. The opposition Congress party has warned repeatedly that the Constitution is under threat, accusing the BJP government of centralising power, weakening independent institutions and interfering with the judiciary. The BJP has denied those allegations. Ishan Garg reports.Â