Modi Criticises Leaders Over Claims of Owning the Constitution and Democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said some people act as though India’s Constitution and democracy belong to them. Speaking at a media group’s Bharat Krishi Sammelan-2026 on Thursday, he criticised leaders who, he said, remain intoxicated with power despite being out of office. His remarks were directed at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who often carries a copy of the Constitution at public events. Modi also said Gujarat ranked first in an economy-related ranking when he was the state’s chief minister. He claimed the institution behind the ranking was named after a former Indian prime minister and that researchers were told to seek approval before publishing reports.