Dehradun, March 25 -- Copies of the Indian Constitution are being held up by sundry politicians as though it is the 'final book' revealed to a prophet. With this they imply that it needs to be followed with religious fervour and cannot be tampered with. They thereby suggest that the ruling BJP comprises apostates out to commit unforgivable sacrilege.
Intelligent people should stay as clear of this narrative as possible. It should never be forgotten that the Constitution that the people of India gave unto themselves was crafted by their representatives after much thought, based on experience. It was, however, still imperfect. It needs to be improved as times change so that it remains relevant. Time did not freeze the day the Constitution wa...