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By Sohail Khan 15 August 2026, 12:50 pm

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India's constitutional values, democracy faced 'serious challenges' over past decade, says Mallikarjun Kharge

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge conveyed Independence Day greetings to all citizens. He noted serious challenges to India's constitutional values and democratic institutions. Kharge emphasized that freedom means equality, dignity, and justice for everyone. He called for opportunities for youth and justice for farmers and women. Economically weaker sections must receive constitutional equality and justice.

Mallikarjun Kharge says constitutional values, democracy faced ‘serious challenges’ in last decade — Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said India’s constitutional values, democratic institutions and social harmony have faced “serious challenges” over the past decade, while calling for equality and justice for economically weaker sections.

In his message on India’s 80th Independence Day, Kharge said the country has made significant progress over the last 79 years but many aspirations remain unfulfilled. He said the meaning of freedom goes beyond independence from British rule and includes equality, dignity, justice and the freedom to speak without fear.

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“Warm greetings to all my fellow citizens on Independence Day. We pay our humble tribute to the countless freedom fighters who gave their all in the struggle for India's freedom. Their courage, sacrifice and unwavering faith in our nation continue to inspire us,” Kharge said in a message posted on X.

Kharge said India’s constitutional values remain a key strength of its democracy and a safeguard for citizens.

“For us, freedom was never merely liberation from British rule. It is the assurance bestowed upon every Indian by our Constitution — of equality, dignity, justice and the freedom to speak without fear,” he said.

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“Over the past decade, our Constitutional values, democratic institutions and social harmony have faced serious challenges,” the Congress chief said.

Kharge said India’s journey since independence has included achievements, struggles and collective resolve, but added that several aspirations remain unmet.

Kharge said young people should have opportunities to pursue their aspirations, while farmers should receive dignity and justice for their work.

Warm greetings to all my fellow citizens on Independence Day 🇮🇳

We pay our humble tribute to the countless freedom fighters who gave their all in the struggle for India’s freedom. Their courage, sacrifice and unwavering faith in our nation continue to inspire us.

Over the past… pic.twitter.com/lCX7TtHxi0

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) August 15, 2026

“Our youth deserve opportunities to fulfil their aspirations. Our farmers deserve dignity and justice for their toil. Our women deserve equality, empowerment and an equal voice in shaping India's future. Dalits, Adivasis, OBCs, minorities and economically weaker sections must receive the full measure of equality and justice promised by our Constitution,” Kharge asserted.

He said the country’s greatest resolve on Independence Day should be hope.

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