Archive · 27 Jun 2025
RSS Sparks Controversy with Preamble Review Proposal
An RSS leader wants to discuss removing 'Socialist' and 'Secular' from India's Constitution, saying they were added later.
The Congress and AAP disagree, viewing this as a challenge to core values.
The BJP defends the RSS's position, arguing the terms weren't in the original document.
This debate is happening on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, a time when some rights were suspended.
RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale suggested removing 'socialist' and 'secular' from the Constitution's Preamble.
Congress, Samajwadi Party, and AAP criticized the RSS's proposal.
BJP leaders defended the RSS stance, arguing those words were added later.
The debate arose on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency.
Congress MP KC Venugopal accused the government of an 'undeclared emergency'.
- Who
- Dattatreya Hosabale (RSS), KC Venugopal (Congress MP), Jitendra Singh and Arjun Ram Meghwal (BJP), Saurabh Bharadwaj (AAP).
- What
- The RSS proposed a review of the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Constitution's Preamble.
- When
- The statements were made on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The RSS believes the terms were improperly added during the Emergency.
RSS/BJP View
Congress/AAP View
Preamble Revision
RSS/BJP View
The inclusion of 'socialist' and 'secular' should be reviewed since it was added during the Emergency.
Congress/AAP View
N/A
Original Constitution
RSS/BJP View
The original intent of the Constitution needs to be restored.
Congress/AAP View
N/A
- Organization
- RSS
- Key Figure
- Dattatreya Hosabale
- Terms in Question
- 'Socialist' and 'Secular'
- Political Parties Criticized
- Congress, AAP
- Political Reactions
- Strong opposition from Congress and AAP; support from BJP
- Event Commemoration
- 50th anniversary of the Emergency
Sources
Review terms ‘secular’, ‘socialist’ added to Constitution’s preamble during Emergency: RSS
'Those Who Wronged The Nation Must Apologise': RSS Attacks Congress Over 1975 Emergency
RSS Leader Calls For Debate On Words "Socialist", "Secular" In Preamble
Lalu Prasad lashes out at RSS for its call to review 'socialist', 'secular' in Preamble - Telegraph India
Hosabale’s call for reviewing ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ words about restoring Constitution to original spirit: Organiser
Cong slams RSS over proposal to remove words from Constitution
CPI(M) denounces RSS’ call to review terms ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ in Preamble
Kerala CM slams RSS over call to review Constitution’s Secular, Socialist ideals
