Lucknow, Nov. 26 -- As India celebrated the adoption day of its Constitution on Wednesday, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Awadhesh Prasad accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "not believing" in socialism or secularism, the terms mentioned in the Preamble.

Speaking to ANI, Prasad said that the BJP's celebrations of Constitution Day were a "gimmick and sham."

"The BJP does not believe in socialism or secularism. It is making every effort to curtail the jurisdiction of the courts enshrined in our Constitution. Their celebration of Constitution Day is merely a gimmick and a sham," the SP MP said.

India celebrated the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution on Wednesday with a solemn national ceremony held in the Central...