Bengaluru, 26 Nov

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said those against the Constitution are speaking of changing it, while he and his party are fighting to safeguard it.

He was speaking on the sidelines of an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.

"Those who are against the Constitution, they are telling it (about changing the Constitution). Recently Swamiji of the Pejawar Mutt in Udupi had also spoken about the need for amending the Constitution," Siddaramiah said.

He said, "About 106 amendments have been made to the Constitution. We are celebrating 75 years (of adopting the constitution). Probably India's is 2the longest (written) Constitution in the whole world."

Noting that it has been 75 years since the country adopted its Constitution, he said whether it is central or the state government or the local bodies, they have to function in accordance with the Constitution and uphold its principles.

Pointing out that his government has made it compulsory for students to read the preamble of the Constitution at schools and colleges, he said, "Every child should understand the preamble of the Constitution, its principles, and should function according to it."

Siddaramaiah said some people were getting heartburns after he became chief minister for the second time.

The Chief Minsiter said he has no reason to bow down so long as he has public support. "I will not be scared as you are with me. I have said this on several occasions that so long as I have the blessings of people, I won’t yield," Siddaramaiah said.

He also took a potshot at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) calling the outfit anti-constitution.   -PTI