{
  "id": 17597144,
  "title": "Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Accuses Congress Of Undermining Constitution At BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao Padyatra' In Thane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-accuses-congress-of-undermining",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T12:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-accuses-congress-of-undermining-constitution-at-bjps-loktantra-bachao-padyatra-in-thane"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the Loktantra Bachao Padyatra in Thane, criticizing the Congress and its allies for allegedly undermining the Constitution and democratic institutions. The BJP rally, attended by Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav and other ministers, saw Fadnavis accusing the opposition of creating political instability through false narratives. He also recalled the Emergency of 1975, alleging that the Congress had restricted democratic institutions during that period. Fadnavis highlighted Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's contribution to the Constitution, emphasizing the safeguarding of fundamental rights. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde countered opposition allegations, insisting that corruption and terrorism would be eliminated, and urging Mahayuti workers to counter opposition claims. The rally underscored the Modi government's development initiatives and claimed higher financial support for Maharashtra under the current administration compared to the previous UPA regime.",
  "summary": "Thane: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a ‘Loktantra Bachao Padyatra’ in Thane on Sunday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launching a sharp attack on the Congress and its INDIA bloc allies, accusing them of spreading misinformation and attempting to undermine the Constitution and democratic institutions. Union Minister, Maharashtra Ministers…",
  "key_points": [
    "Fadnavis accuses Congress of undermining Constitution during Loktantra Bachao Padyatra in Thane.",
    "BJP rally attended by Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav and other ministers.",
    "Fadnavis recalls 1975 Emergency, praising Dr Ambedkar's contribution to Constitution."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}