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Constitution Day | NATION

Ambedkar’s Statue at UNESCO
the performance of duty.
25 years have already passed since this century Headquarters in Paris
began. In just over two decades from now, we
will mark 100 years since freedom from colonial On the occasion of Constitution Day, a statue of Dr B.R.
rule. In 2049, it will be a hundred years since the Ambedkar was unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters in
Constitution was adopted. The policies we frame, Paris. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride at
the decisions we take today and our collective the unveiling. He said that it is a matter of great honour
actions will shape the lives of generations to come.
Inspired by this, as we move forward to realise the that on Constitution Day, a statue of Dr Babasaheb
dream of a Viksit Bharat, we must always place Ambedkar was unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters in
our duties towards our nation foremost in our Paris. This is a true tribute to Dr Ambedkar and his role in
minds. the making of our Constitution. His thoughts and ideals
Our country has given us so much and this brings provide strength and hope to countless people.
out a deep sense of gratitude from within. And,
when we live with this feeling, fulfilling our duties Preamble to the Constitution
becomes integral to our nature. To carry out our
duties, it becomes imperative to put in our full was read out at the PMO
capability and dedication in every task. Every
action of ours should strengthen the Constitution On the occasion of Constitution Day, the Preamble to the
and further national goals and interests. It is afterall Constitution of India was read out in the Prime Minister’s
our responsibility to fulfil the dreams envisioned Office. Senior officials were present at the reading of
by the framers of our Constitution. When we the Preamble. These included Dr P.K. Mishra, Principal
work with this sense of duty, our nation’s social Secretary to the Prime Minister; Shaktikanta Das, Principal
and economic progress will multiply manifold.
Our Constitution has given us the right to vote. As Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister; Tarun Kapoor, Special
citizens, it is our duty to never miss the opportunity Secretary to the Prime Minister; and Atish Chandra, as
to vote in national, state and local elections where well as other officials from the Prime Minister’s Office.
we are registered. In order to inspire others, we can
think of organising special ceremonies every 26th ideals. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the Con-
November in schools and colleges to celebrate
those youngsters who are turning 18. This way our stitution of India places supreme importance on human
first-time voters will feel that in addition to being dignity, equality, and freedom. He said that while the
students, they are also active participants in the Constitution empowers citizens with rights, it also
process of nation-building. reminds them of their duties, which must be fulfilled
When we inspire our youth with a sense of
responsibility and pride, they will remain with utmost sincerity and commitment. He emphasized
committed to the values of democracy throughout that these duties are the foundation of a strong and
their lives. This sense of commitment is the vibrant democracy. Reiterating the nation’s resolve,
foundation of a strong nation.
Let us, on this Constitution Day, reaffirm our Prime Minister Modi called upon citizens to strengthen
pledge to fulfil our duties as citizens of this constitutional values through their actions, thereby
great nation. In doing so, we can all contribute contributing to the country’s progress and unity.
meaningfully to the building of a Viksit Bharat During the event, President Droupadi Murmu
that is developed and empowered.
digitally released translated versions of the
Yours, Indian Constitution in nine Indian languages:
Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo,
Kashmiri, Telugu, Oriya, and Assamese. She
Narendra Modi
also conducted a mass reading of the
Preamble to the Constitution by dig-
nitaries, reflecting the nation’s deep
faith in its noble constitutional
occasion, he recalled the vision principles and commitment to
of the framers of the Indian upholding democratic values. n
Constitution and reiterated the
nation’s collective responsibility Scan the QR code to view the
to strengthen constitutional Prime Minister’s full program.

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