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Only authentic version of Constitution should be promulgated in country: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
Feb-11-2025

Rajya Sabha (RS) Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said the signed copy of the Constitution by its framers carrying 22 miniatures is the only authentic copy and can only include amendments by Parliament, and the same should be promulgated in the country.

During the Zero Hour in the House, Jagdeep Dhankhar said, ‘I am categorical-the Constitution signed by its framers, carrying 22 miniatures, is the only authentic version and it can include amendments only by Parliament. Any changes introduced by the judiciary or any other institution are not acceptable to this House’. Dhankhar further appealed to the Leader of the House to ensure that only the authentic version is implemented in the country and called for strict action against any violations. 

RS Chairman was reacting to an issue raised by BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal in the house, who pointed out that most copies of the Constitution available today do not feature the 22 original illustrations. Agarwal noted that the 22 illustrations included pictures of Ram, Krishna, Buddha, Mahavir, Samrat Vikramaditya, Lakshmi Bai, Shivaji and Mahatma Gandhi, but they have been removed. 

While, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the BJP was unnecessarily raising the issue to create a controversy to defame B R Ambedkar. Following this, Congress members staged a walkout. Leader of the House J P Nadda criticised Congress for objecting to the issue, stating that they should have supported the demand for authentic copies of the Constitution. Nadda said, ‘It is unfortunate that the Congress leader is trying to seek advantage of the issue by making it political by alleging that attempts are being made to defame Ambedkar and this should be expunged’. He also added that the publishers should publish the Constitution keeping in view the spirit of the framers and assured that the government would take steps to ensure only accurate versions are made available.

Jagdeep Dhankhar further said that these 22 miniatures depict India's 5,000-year-old tradition and heritage’. Dhankhar concluded by stressing that any modifications to the Constitution must originate from parliament and be duly signed by the President, without interference from the judiciary or any other body. 


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