Belagavi, Jan 21 (Reporter) In a sharp response to Congress party's recent rally in Belagavi, where the opposition invoked the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr BR Ambedkar, and the Indian Constitution, Karnataka BJP has accused the Congress party of offering an "insincere" homage to these national icons. The BJP demanded that Congress address tough historical questions before continuing to raise these figures in its political discourse, questioning the authenticity of grand old party claims to honor their legacies. The BJP's statement, issued on Tuesday, took aim at Congress' selective invocation of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Ambedkar, accusing the opposition party of hypocrisy. The rally, held under the banner of 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan,' was described by the BJP as a mere “political tool” to garner electoral advantage, without genuine commitment to the principles represented by these figures. The BJP’s primary criticism focused on Congress's failure to heed Mahatama Gandhi’s vision. Following India’s independence, Mahatma Gandhi expressed his desire for the Congress party to dissolve, believing that its role had concluded. The BJP immediately pointed out that despite this, Congress continues to exist, questioning, “If Congress truly honours Gandhi’s legacy, why has his wish to disband the party not been fulfilled?” The BJP also took a dig at Congress’ treatment of Dr Ambedkar, particularly its refusal to allow the Dalit leader’s last rites to be held in Delhi, a matter still shrouded in controversy. The party raised the question, "Why did Congress deny Dr. Ambedkar the respect he deserved in his final moments?" This served to underline the BJP's belief that Congress has historically sidelined Ambedkar's legacy for political convenience. The BJP targeted Congress over the imposition of the Emergency in 1975, one of the darkest periods in India’s democratic history. The opposition party demanded to know, "What unconstitutional reasons led to the declaration of Emergency in India?" The BJP noted the contradiction between Congress’s professed commitment to democracy and the authoritarian actions taken during the Emergency. Further intensifying the attack, the BJP questioned Congress for denying Dr Ambedkar the Bharat Ratna while awarding the honor to members of the Nehru-Gandhi family. The BJP asked, "How can Congress claim to protect Dr Ambedkar’s legacy when it denied him the Bharat Ratna while awarding it to itself?" The BJP also demanded an explanation for Congress rewarding the leader who defeated Dr Ambedkar in elections with a Padma Award. "Why did Congress reward the man who defeated Dr Ambedkar?" the BJP asked, accusing Congress of undermining Dr Ambedkar’s electoral influence for political gain. The BJP also highlighted Jawaharlal Nehru’s opposition to Ambedkar’s political career, questioning why Nehru campaigned against Ambedkar despite his pivotal role in shaping India’s Constitution. "Why did Nehru work against Ambedkar’s political rise, despite his monumental contributions to the nation?" the BJP queried. Finally, the BJP raised concerns about Congress's role in amending Dr Ambedkar’s original Constitution more than 75 times. The BJP asked, "How can Congress claim to protect Dr Ambedkar’s Constitution when it has consistently tinkered with its essence?" The BJP’s statement concluded by calling Congress’s commitment to Mahatma Gandhi, Dr Ambedkar, and the Constitution into question, demanding that the ruling party answer these pressing historical questions before continuing to invoke their legacies in future political discourse...////...