Some people think Constitution and democracy reside in their pocket, PM Modi says
Addressing an agriculture conference in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised opposition leaders for their conduct regarding democratic values.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticised certain individuals for claiming ownership over the nation's democratic values while speaking at the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 in Delhi. According to ANI, the Prime Minister made these remarks in a veiled reference to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who frequently carries a copy of the Constitution at public events.
Modi alleged that some people act as if the Constitution and democracy are kept in their pockets. He claimed that even after losing power, these individuals remain under an intoxication of authority and contrasted their current stance on tolerance with their previous actions while in government.
The Prime Minister also recalled his time as Gujarat Chief Minister, stating that the state once secured the top position in an economy-related ranking by an institution named after a former Prime Minister. He alleged that the authorities in Delhi at that time could not accept the recognition and directed researchers to seek prior approval before publishing reports.
Regarding fuel costs, Modi said the government limited the increase in diesel prices to Rs 7 per litre, despite a requirement for a Rs 50 per litre increase. He stated the government absorbed a burden of Rs 43 per litre and has been bearing a monthly loss of Rs 14,000 crore to protect farmers.
Modi said these decisions were guided by the priority of farmer welfare and the ethos of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava'. He concluded by calling for efforts to ensure farmers are prosperous and farming is profitable to help build a Viksit Bharat.