Kerala Minister Saji Cheriyan’s anti-Constitution remark hasdrawnflak from various quarters. (File)Pathanamthitta: Kerala Minister Saji Cheriyan has courted controversy by harshly criticising the Constitution, saying it “condones exploitation” and is written in a way helping to “plunder” people of the country. His remark has drawn flak from various quarters, including the main opposition Congress.He was speaking at a political programme at Mallappally in Pathanamthitta district. The issue came to light after visuals of the speech were aired by regional television channels on Tuesday.”We all say that we have a beautifully written Constitution. But, I will say, the Constitution is written in such a way that it can be used to plunder the people of the country,” he said.Several people including Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly V D Satheesan hit out at the controversial remarks. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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