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Recalling the historic adoption of the Constitution in 1949, the Prime Minister described it as a sacred document that has been guiding the country’s progress with clarity and conviction. He said that almost a decade ago, in 2015, the government had established November 26 Constitution Day.
He said the Constitution has enabled individuals like him from humble backgrounds to serve as the head of the government.
In his blog, PM Modi said, “I still remember those moments of 2014, when I came to Parliament for the first time and bowed by touching the steps of the greatest temple of democracy. Then, in 2019, after the election results, when I went to the Central Hall of the Constituent Assembly, I placed the Constitution on my forehead as a symbol of reverence and bowed. This Constitution gave many others like me the power to dream and the strength to work in that direction Is.”
PM Modi Paid tribute to the members of the Constituent Assembly, including Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and other eminent women members, who contributed to the framing of the Constitution.
Modi recalled the year 2010, when the Constitution of India completed 60 years, and the occasion was marked with the ‘Samvidhan Gaurav Yatra’ in Gujarat, where the Constitution was placed on an elephant and a procession was taken out.
He also highlighted the celebrations marking 75 years of the Constitution, which included a special session of Parliament and nationwide events to mark this historic occasion.
Modi said this year’s Constitution Day is special for many reasons, including the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Lord Birsa Munda. “Both of them made great contributions to our country,” he said.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of fulfilling the duties as citizens mentioned in Article 51A of the Constitution. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, he said that duty well performed creates an equal right and real rights are the result of the performance of duty.
He said, “25 years have already passed since this century began. In just two decades from now, we will complete 100 years of independence from colonial rule. In 2049, it will be 100 years since the Constitution was adopted.”
PM Modi said the policies made and decisions taken today, along with collective actions, will shape the lives of future generations. He further said that as the nation moves forward to realize the dream of Vikas Bharat (Developed India), it is necessary to give priority to duties towards the nation.
He said the Constitution grants the right to vote, making it the duty of citizens to exercise this right in national, state and local elections where they are registered.
The Prime Minister suggested organizing special functions in schools and colleges to celebrate youth turning 18. “This way our first-time voters will realize that apart from being students, they are also active participants in the process of nation building,” he said.
Finally, PM Modi called upon citizens to reiterate their pledge to fulfill their duties as citizens of India and contribute meaningfully to building a developed and empowered nation.