Congress Slams Assam CM’s Call To Remove ‘Socialism, Secularism’ From Preamble

Guwahati, Jun 29 (PTI) A day after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pitched for removing 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the country's Constitution, state Congress hit back on Sunday pointing out that the BJP's own constitution contains the same words he is opposing.

The opposition party questioned Sarma's remarks, terming it in conflict with the BJP's own document governing its functioning.

"A person who has taken an oath by the Constitution (of India) and is in such a high position making such comments is unbefitting of his chair. I strongly condemn it," Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, said.