New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged that "those who dance with the Constitution on their heads" had "trampled" the Constitution and "betraying" the sentiments of BR Ambedkar by retaining oppressive laws for decades before he came and started repealing them.

Addressing a government event to inaugurate two national highway projects in Delhi, the Prime Minister said that previous governments had treated safai karamcharis like slaves. "I am telling you the truth of how those who dance with the Constitution on their heads trampled the Constitution and betrayed Babasaheb Ambedkar. You will be shocked," PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister raised questions on the Opposition's claims of working for social justice an...