New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D Raja on Monday alleged that the Republic of India was facing threats from "right-wing, communal-fascist forces".

He stated that these forces pose a threat to the Constitution and the idea of India as visualised by Babasaheb Ambedkar. He said that India was a source of pride for every citizen, noting that the Constitution-makers defined the country as a secular democratic republic.

"Republic of India is the pride of every Indian citizen because the Constitution makers defined very clearly that India is a secular democratic republic. Now, the Republic is facing certain threats from right-wing communal-fascist forces. They are...