Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the citizens of India on the occasion of Constitution Day, recalling the historic adoption of the Constitution in 1949. Underlining the enduring role of the Constitution in guiding the nation’s progress, the Prime Minister, in his letter, noted that in 20,15 the Government declared 26th November as Constitution Day to honour the sacred document. The Prime Minister called upon citizens to place their duties foremost in their minds as India moves towards the vision of building a developed and empowered nation. Mr Modi further urged citizens to strengthen democracy by exercising their right to vote.
Sharing his own experiences of reverence towards Parliament and the Constitution, Mr Modi highlighted how the Constitution has empowered individuals from humble backgrounds to serve the nation at the highest levels. Paying tribute to the members of the Constituent Assembly, the Prime Minister remembered Dr Rajendra Prasad, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, and several distinguished women members whose vision enriched the Constitution. Mr Modi emphasised that this year’s Constitution Day is especially significant as it coincides with the 150th birth anniversaries of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, and the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
