Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday attended the State-Level Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations organised on Constitution Day at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. On this occasion, he also inaugurated an exhibition organized by the Information, Public Relations, Languages, and Culture Department.
Addressing the gathering the Chief Minister said that the state government is actively advancing democratic principles through its progressive social and economic policies, guided by the core values of the Constitution. Haryana is committed to realizing the vision of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's Integral Humanism and Antyodaya while adhering to the philosophy of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, and Sabka Vishwas’, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Extending greetings for Constitution Day and the Amrit Mahotsav of the Constitution, the Chief Minister said that November 26 is a proud day for every citizen. On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India. Constitution Day serves to promote respect and awareness of constitutional values among citizens, he said.
‘We, the People’, is a Testament to Unity and Integrity, CM
The Chief Minister paid homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other visionaries who played a key role in drafting and framing the Constitution of India. While emphasizing the significance of the ‘We the People’ in the Preamble of the Constitution, he said that this phrase is a testament to Unity and Integrity.
He said that these three words represent India's collective voice, a pledge of unity and integrity, and a manifestation of people's trust in the Republic, which is known as the ‘Mother of Democracy.’
PM is fulfilling the dream of Akhand Bharat, CM
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi's historic decision to abrogate Articles 370 and 35A has fulfilled the dream of an Akhand Bharat. He said that this move is a true tribute to the architects of the Constitution, including Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee. The abrogation symbolizes the realization of ‘One Nation, One Constitution, One Flag, and One Leader,’ said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
The Constitution has bound this diverse nation together with the thread of unity, CM
The Chief Minister said that the Constitution has woven a nation of diverse cultures into a thread of unity. India’s ancient tradition of self-governance was realized through the adoption of the Constitution in 1949. It established a republic founded on equality, justice, and high ideals while ensuring freedom of thought and equal opportunities for all.
The Chief Minister called on institutions and individuals to reaffirm their commitment to the Constitution, stating that the celebration of Constitution Day began in 2015 under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
He said that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar made a significant contribution to the challenging task of drafting the Constitution. While the Constitution gives us rights, it also emphasizes the importance of duties. We must strike a balance between duties and rights, he added.
The Chief Minister said that Mahatma Gandhi used to say that our rights are essentially our duties, which we must fulfill with true honesty and dedication. Today, in the Amrit Mahotsav of the Constitution, this principle of Gandhi Ji is becoming a pledge for the nation.
He urged everyone to introspect and ensure adherence to constitutional values and expectations. The Constitution’s Amrit Mahotsav provides an opportunity to reflect, understand, and adopt its values in daily life, demonstrating true citizenship and reverence for the Constitution, said the Chief Minister.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also felicitated the students who won various competitions held during the celebrations of Constitution Day. Apart from this, the Chief Minister also made the attendees present in the function read out the Preamble of Constitution.
India's Constitution is the World's Largest Written Constitution, Kashmiri Lal
Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Kashmiri Lal who was the chief speaker during the event said that India's Constitution is the world's largest written constitution. In India, whether a tribal person or a wealthy individual, the value of their vote is the same, and this is only because of the Constitution. The constitutions of 17 countries were framed and drafted after India's Constitution, and all of them have faced constitutional difficulties multiple times, but only India's Constitution has not faced such a difficulty.
He said that in 2015, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi decided to observe Constitution Day for the first time, and since then, this day has been celebrated every year. He urged that on this day, students should take an oath to protect the Constitution and the country.
Indian Constitution is a Symbol of Governance, Cultural Heritage, and National Soul, Prof. Som Nath Sachdeva
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor, Kurukshetra University, Professor Som Nath Sachdeva, said that the Indian Constitution is not only the foundation of governance but also a unique symbol of India's cultural, historical, mythological heritage, and artistic legacy. He said that it is not just a document, but the soul of our nation. It symbolizes the fundamental rights and duties that grant every citizen the rights to freedom, equality, and justice. It is the largest written constitution in the world, said Prof. Som Nath Sachdeva.
Deputy Commissioner, Kurukshetra, Smt. Neha Singh, former minister Sh. Subhash Sudha, Deputy Chairman, Haryana Saraswati Heritage Development Board, Sh. Dhuman Singh Kirmach and other dignitaries and a large number of students also remained present in the ceremony.