‘Fight to save Constitution will continue,’ says Kejriwal
Constitution Day LIVE: Historic year-long celebration to commemorate the 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution of India kickstarted in the country on Tuesday under the campaign taglined “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan”. November 26 is observed as Constitution Day in India as on this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian history. The government campaign “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan” aims to honour the contributions of the Constitution’s makers while “reiterating the core values enshrined in it,” as per a PIB release.
On the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, marking the beginning of year-long celebrations of 75 years of the adoption of India’s Constitution.
India Constitution Day | Key points
- President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday addressed the Members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall on the occasion of ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ (Constitution Day). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the Constitution Day celebrations, marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution of India.
- The Constituent Assembly met for the first time in New Delhi on December 9, 1946 in the Central Hall of the old Parliament House building. As described in the Lok Sabha website, the chamber that day was decorated elegantly for the occasion and wore a new look with “a constellation of bright lamps hanging from the high ceilings” and also from the brackets on its walls.
- The event will be held at the Central Hall of Parliament. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi will release the annual report of the Indian Judiciary (2023-24) and deliver an address to the gathering.
- At the event, a commemorative coin and stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary of adoption of Constitution of India will be released along with books titled “Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse” and “Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey”
BJP’s Amit Malviya trolls Rahul Gandhi
BJP leader Amit Malviya trolled Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for not holding attention while National Anthem was underway during the celebrations of Constitution Day in Parliament Central Hall.
“Rahul Gandhi can’t hold his attention for even 50 seconds and he had the audacity to make an absolutely distasteful comment on the President of United States,” Amit Malviya wrote on X, sharing a video of the Congress leader.
Akhilesh Yadav hits out at govt for celebrating amid Sambhal tensions
Four people died in UP’s Sambhal following clashes between locals opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque.
“False cases are being filed against the MP there, the MLA there and his son. If there is any fault, it is the government’s. When the survey had already been done, why to do it again? And even if the survey had to be done again, they could have sat together and discussed. The remaining points could have been re-surveyed after discussion. We were not against the survey but the people who were shouting slogans behind the team during the survey, was any action taken against them? Were there any BJP workers with the survey team who were instigating people? Were they arrested? Will they be sent to jail? No one can go there. LoPs of both Houses want to visit Sambhal but they are not allowed to go. All our MPs want to go to Sambhal but we are not allowed…,”
‘Fight to save Constitution will continue,’ says Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has emerged stronger due to its “honesty and love of the people”, party supremo and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on the foundation day of the party on Tuesday, asserting the fight to save the Constitution and democracy will continue.
In a post on X, the former chief minister said the common man found its strength with the founding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 12 years ago.
He said the journey so far was filled with the stories of struggle, sacrifice and victory.
“In last one year lakhs of attempts were made to finish us but our honesty, love of the people and morale of the workers made us stronger. We stand stronger than before against injustice and dictatorship”, Kejriwal said in a post in Hindi.
Watch | President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju and other members of Parliament read the Preamble to the Indian Constitution on the occasion of 75 years of the Constitution of India at Samvidhan Sadan.
Murmu recalled that President of India Rajendra Prasad had said keeping the Constitution alive depends on the people who govern it. “I can confidently say that our country has lived up to his aspirations. The experiences we have gained are important for future children to experience,” President Murmu said.
Law on women reservation has started new era of women empowerment in our democracy, said President Murmu at the Constitution Day event.
We’re together in achieving national goals, says President
“Celebrations like these give us an opportunity to better the journey ahead… We are together in achieving national goals…,” President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing both Houses at Parliament Central Hall on the occasion of 75th Samvidhan Diwas.
President Droupadi Murmu has released books titled “Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse” and “Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey”.Vice President Dhankhar addresses Parliament
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PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi escort President
WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and members of both the Houses arriving at the Central Hall of the Parliament as the ‘Constitution Day’ celebration commences with national anthem.
Celebrations begin at Parliament Central Hall
Addressing an event organised on the occasion of Constitution Day in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said, “India’s Constitution has witnessed many ups and downs in the last 75 years. People have not hesitated in teaching a lesson to those who tried strangling the Constitution.”
The original Constitution drafted by Dr. BR Ambedkar did not mention two words – ‘secular’ and ‘socialist’, CM Adityanath said.
“The Congress, during the Emergency, put these words surreptitiously in the Constitution,” he added.
Highlighting the significance of Constitution Day in India, Congress leader KC Venugopal said on X, the Constitution is a living document that embodies India’s soul and history, promoting justice, equality, inclusivity, and democracy.
Venugopal acknowledges the contributions of visionaries like Dr. Ambedkar, Pandit Nehru, and others in shaping the Constitution.
Venugopal also took a veiled dig at the BJP-led central government, saying, “At a time when those out to destroy the Constitution are showing insincere commitment towards it, our duty to protect it and fight for its true values becomes all the more relevant.”
Shah says Constitution is a ‘mantra of national unity’
“Today India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Constitution with great enthusiasm… 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,” Amit Shah said in a post on X.
“We believe that the Constitution is not just a book to be displayed on stage, but it is the key to make the highest contribution to public life by internalizing it with full devotion. Come! On this Constitution Day, let us pledge to build a strong, prosperous and self-reliant India,” Shah added.
PM Modi extends greetings on Samvidhan Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of the 75th Samvidhan Diwas or ‘Constitution Day’ .
Taking on X, PM Modi posted, “Happy Constitution Day to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution. #75YearsOfConstitution”.
Nov 26, 2024 10:26 AM IST
Mega celebrations on cards to mark 75th Samvidhan Diwas
Event highlights:
- Short Film Presentation dedicated to the glory of the Constitution of India, its making and historical journey.
- Release of a commemorative coin and stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary of adoption of Constitution of India.
- Release of Books titled “Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse” and “Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey”
- Release of booklet dedicated to the art of the Constitution of India.
- Release of the Constitution of India in Sanskrit.
- Release of the Constitution of India in Maithili.
- Ceremonial reading of Preamble led by the President of India.
Country enters 75th year of adoption of Constitution
The Indian Constitution is the world’s longest written Constitution.
President’s address to kickstart year-long celebrations of 75th year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the Constitution Day celebrations, marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution of India.
