Pointing to the similarity of thoughts between 12th Century reformer and Vachana composer Basavanna and B.R. Ambedkar, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha M. Mallikarjun Kharge said that the core thoughts of Basavanna were incorporated in the Indian Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar.
“Liberty, equality and fraternity are the core ideas that Basavanna earnestly fought for. Ambedkar incorporated the same goals in the Indian Constitution. There are forces in society that have been trying to replace the Constitution. We should not allow this to happen. We have to save the Constitution at any cost. Otherwise, we will have to return to slavery in the absence of the Constitution drafted by Dr. Ambedkar,” Mr. Kharge said addressing a large gathering in Kalaburagi on the eve of Basava Jayanthi celebrations late on Monday.
Highlighting Basavanna’s Jangama philosophy, Mr. Kharge said that former was opposed to building temples and maths and installing statues by asserting that his body itself was a temple with legs being pillars and head being Kalash.
