India News | Union Minister Athawale Moves EC over Rahul Gandhi's `change in Constitution' Claim

Mumbai, May 8 (PTI) Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said he had filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India objecting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's frequent allegation that the BJP would change the country's Constitution.

He should be prohibited from making this claim, said Athawale, a prominent Dalit leader and BJP ally.

Also Read | Air India Express Controversy: ‘Company Leadership Available for Discussions’, CEO Aloke Singh, Says in Letter to Employees After Cabin Crew Goes on Mass Sick Leave Over Alleged Mismanagement at Airline.

"Rahul Gandhi has frequently claimed that the BJP plans to change the Constitution if it comes to power again. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refuted these charges several times," he told reporters.

Also Read | RBI Lifts Ban on BoB World: Bank of Baroda Allowed To Onboard Customers Via App As Reserve Bank of India Raises Restriction on Bank’s Mobile Application.

"I have filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Gandhi's frequent claims. He should be prohibited from saying it, and there should be some action against him," the minister added.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)