Rahul Gandhi has escalated his critique of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in response to Dattatreya Hosabale’s suggestion to eliminate the terms “socialist” and “secular” from the Preamble of India’s Constitution. Gandhi contends that the RSS’s proposal undermines the foundational principles of equality, secularism, and justice enshrined in the Constitution. He accuses the organization of attempting to replace these democratic ideals with Manusmriti, an ancient legal text, which he argues would marginalize the poor and disenfranchise vulnerable communities. Gandhi’s remarks highlight a broader ideological clash between his vision of a pluralistic India and what he perceives as the RSS’s agenda to reshape the nation’s constitutional framework. This debate over constitutional values is not just a political skirmish but also a reflection of deeper societal tensions regarding India’s identity and governance model. The controversy has sparked widespread discussion among political analysts, legal experts, and civil society groups about the implications of altering the Preamble, which serves as a guiding beacon for India’s democratic ethos. As this discourse unfolds, it underscores the ongoing struggle over defining India’s national character and the role of its Constitution in safeguarding democratic rights for all citizens.