Mayawati welcomes Centre’s assurance of no changes in Constitution’s Preamble

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday welcomed the central government’s assurance that there would be no changes to the Constitution, especially the removal of the word “secularism” from its Preamble.

In a post on X, she commended the statement made in Parliament by Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal who clarified that the government has no plans to alter or remove the term “secularism”, and that such proposals are not under consideration.

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Calling the statement “appropriate and commendable”, Mayawati said it offers a sense of relief and assurance to all those, both in India and globally, who strongly oppose any tampering with the Constitution authored by Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. She said the BSP, along with many others, was concerned about demands being raised to alter the Constitution, and this clarification has helped ease those worries.

Highlighting India’s diverse religious fabric, Mayawati reiterated that the Constitution reflects the principle of “unity in diversity,” providing equal respect and rights to all communities, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, and Parsis. She emphasized that Dr. Ambedkar envisioned an egalitarian society where every citizen is treated with dignity and equality, values deeply embedded in the Constitution.

Mayawati concluded by expressing hope that the central government would remain firm on its commitment to uphold the Constitution’s secular and inclusive values, regardless of external pressures or political agendas.