Constitution Day Live | 'Indian Constitution live, progressive document': President Murmu
The President also released translated versions of the Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili, apart from a commemorative coin and stamp to mark the occasion
The Indian Constitution is a live and progressive document through which "we have achieved the goals of social justice and inclusive development", President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday (November 26).
Addressing a joint sitting of both the Houses at the Old Parliament Building to kickstart the year-long celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, Murmu paid tributes to the Constitution makers. “We are part of a historic moment, 75 years ago today the Constitution of India was adopted,” she said. "Celebrations like these give us an opportunity to better the journey ahead… We are together in achieving national goals…," she added.
Lauding the Union government, President Murmu said, "The government has given opportunities to all sections of the society, especially the weaker sections, the poor are getting permanent houses, electricity facilities are being provided, word-class infrastructure is being created on a large scale in the country."
'Achieved goals of social justice'
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.
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Murmu also recalled the contribution of the 15 women members of the Constituent Assembly in framing the document. "Law on women reservation has started new era of women empowerment in our democracy," she said.
The President also released translated versions of the Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili, apart from a commemorative coin and stamp to mark the occasion
New website launched
Earlier, the government on Monday announced that a new website -- https: //constitution75.com -- has been created to enable citizens to engage with the legacy of the Constitution through interactive activities and resources. Mass readings of its Preamble will take place in schools, cities and villages around the country, it also said.
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The landing page of the website carries the words 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman'.
The website also has an AI-enabled interactive feature 'Know Your Constitution', where one can ask questions about the Constitution and get detailed answers related to the Constitution of India, the ministry said.
While the Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, it came into effect on January 26, 1950 when India became a republic.
(With agency inputs)
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PM Modi greets people on Samvidhan Divas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution at the Central Hall of Parliament on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.
The day of its adoption is observed as Samvidhan Divas.
The government has planned a yearlong celebration of the anniversary of the Constitution's adoption, starting with President Droupadi Murmu's address to a joint sitting of parliamentarians in Delhi on Tuesday.
Modi is expected to speak at another event in the evening.
Both the ruling BJP and the opposition parties have been locked in a war of words, accusing each other of working against the constitutional values.
