Overview On Republic Day, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that some individuals are attempting to weaken the existing Constitution , recognizing the difficulty in directly changing or removing it. He emphasized the importance of protecting the Constitution and its institutions. Key Statements Opposition to the Constitution: According to the Chief Minister, those who oppose the Constitution are also against social and economic justice . Warning against Plots: He cautioned against plots to weaken the Constitution by undermining the autonomy of Constitutional institutions. Guarantee Schemes: The Chief Minister justified the government's guarantee schemes by referencing Article 47 of the Directive Principles of State Policy , which mandates the government to provide for nutrition and improve the quality of life. Economic Impact The Chief Minister highlighted the economic impact of the government's schemes: Economically Weaker Sections: Reportedly receiving about ₹60,000 to ₹70,000 annually . Middle and Upper Middle Class: Reportedly saving about ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 annually . UPSC Relevance This news is relevant to the UPSC Civil Services Exam , particularly for: GS Paper 2 (Polity and Governance): Understanding the significance of the Constitution, Directive Principles, and the role of government policies. GS Paper 3 (Economy): Analyzing the impact of government schemes on different economic sections of society. Important Facts Article 47: Relates to the State's duty to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health. Republic Day: The statement was made on the occasion of Republic Day, emphasizing the importance of upholding Constitutional values. Constitution Protection: The Chief Minister stressed that protecting the Constitution will, in turn, protect the country and its citizens.