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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his best wishes to the nation on the occasion of the 75th Constitution Day, which commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949.
Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, commemorates the Constitution’s adoption by the Constituent Assembly and its implementation on January 26, 1950. The observance was officially announced in 2015 to honour the Constitution’s principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “Happy Constitution Day to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution.”
He also shared a video highlighting the significance of the Constitution as India’s “guiding light.”
In the video, the Prime Minister said, “Constitution is our guiding light. The Constitution is not just a compilation of Articles but a modern expression of India’s unbroken civilisational tradition of thousands of years.”
He emphasised the importance of the opening words, “We the people,” describing them as “a call, a promise, and a belief” representing India’s democratic roots.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his greetings on the occasion, paying tribute to the architects of the Constitution, including Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
“Heartiest greetings on ‘Constitution Day’. Today, India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Constitution with great enthusiasm,” Shah posted on X.
He acknowledged Prime Minister Modi’s initiative to commemorate the day and stressed the Constitution’s role in ensuring justice, equality, and national unity.
“The strength of democracy of a huge country like India is our Constitution, which gives the mantra of national unity and integrity by ensuring justice and equal rights to every person,” he wrote.
“We believe that the Constitution is not just a book to be displayed on stage, but it is the key to making the highest contribution to public life by internalising it with full devotion. Come! On this Constitution Day, let us pledge to build a strong, prosperous and self-reliant India,” the Home Minister posted.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took to social media, writing, “Heartiest greetings to all Indians on ‘Constitution Day’. The Indian Constitution has laid the foundation for the creation of a new India. Today our country is moving forward with a strong resolve to build a developed, strong and self-respecting India.”
He praised the visionaries behind the Constitution, particularly Dr Ambedkar, and described their achievements as the foundation of India’s democratic structure.
The occasion is being commemorated around the country, with authorities emphasizing the Constitution’s continued significance in defending democratic and unifying values.
Source: IANS
