Anantkumar Hegde

2024 - 3 - 11

Controversy Surrounding BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde Sparks Nationwide Outrage

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Find out why BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde's comments on the Indian Constitution are causing a stir!

Controversy erupted when BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde made a statement about 'rewriting the Indian Constitution,' triggering a wave of criticism. The provocative remark may cost him the opportunity to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as some view it as undermining the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution. Congress has announced nationwide protests against Hegde's call for amending the Constitution, accusing the BJP of not fully accepting the constitutional framework. Amidst the uproar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi's silence on Hegde's statement, deeming it 'dangerous.'

In a dramatic turn of events, the BJP MP urged voters to secure a two-thirds majority for the BJP to enable amendments to the Constitution, further intensifying the political storm. Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized that the Constitution is not completely embraced by the BJP, highlighting the deep-rooted ideological differences. The situation escalated as the opposition demanded action against Hegde, calling for the BJP to remove such leaders from the party. With tensions running high, the controversy surrounding Anantkumar Hegde has put the spotlight on the delicate balance between political freedom of expression and constitutional integrity.

Anantkumar Hegde's comments have reignited debates on the sanctity of the Indian Constitution and the ideological stance of political parties towards it. The backlash against Hegde's controversial remarks underscores the importance of upholding the foundational values enshrined in the Constitution, reflecting the ongoing struggle for consensus on key constitutional issues within India's political landscape.

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'Never a secret': P Chidambaram on Anantkumar Hegde's 'Rewriting ... (Times of India)

NEW DELHI: After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anantkumar Hegde's controversial statement regarding "rewriting the Indian Constitution" caused a political ...

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BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde's 'will change Constitution' may cost him ... (Livemint)

Karnataka MP Anantkumar Hegde might lose the opportunity to contest Lok Sabha elections 2024 because of his 'Change constitution' remark.

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Congress to hold nation wide protests against Anantkumar Hegde's ... (Deccan Herald)

The BJP MP had urged people in Karwar while addressing a rally to give give two-third majority to the party to get Constitution amended.

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'Constitution not fully accepted by BJP': Kharge on Anantkumar ... (India TV)

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of not accepting the constitution after an MP of the saffron party ...

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"BJP should remove such leaders from party": Congress chief on ... (ANI News)

Anantkumar Hegde on Saturday stirred a controversy by calling for voters to give a two-thirds majority to his party in the Lok Sabha to enable amendments to ...

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PM's silence 'dangerous': Rahul Gandhi objects to BJP MP's remark ... (India Today)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the remark made by BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde that the Constitution can be ...

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K'taka CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde over ... (The Indian Express)

Siddaramaiah recalled that Hegde had previously spoken about changing the Constitution when he was serving as the Union minister.

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“BJP should remove such leaders from party”: Congress chief on ... (Take One)

New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Karnataka, Anantkumar Hegde, has stirred controversy by calling for voters to give a ...

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Santosh Lad takes exception to Anantkumar Hegde's statement on ... (The Hindu)

Labour Minister Santosh Lad criticizes BJP for considering changing the Constitution, urging them to clarify their stance in election manifesto.

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'Will ask Hegde to explain': BJP after Karnataka MP's comments on ... (The News Minute)

Hegde had said that if the BJP wins more than 400 seats, the party would make changes to the Constitution. Karnataka BJP MP Anant Kumar Hegde. Written by:.

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Anantkumar Hegde: Rahul Remark, Constitution to Freedom ... (News18)

This time, the Uttara Kannada MP has claimed that “if the BJP wins over 400 seats in the LS polls, the Constitution will be rewritten” to “save the Hindus”.

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BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde sparks controversy with derogatory ... (Vartha Bharathi)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Anantkumar Hegde has ignited fresh controversy with purported derogatory comments aimed at the media.

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