CM Saini urges youngsters to study Constitution to know rights, duties
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the Constitution Day reminds us of the values and principles on which modern India is built.
He appealed to the youth to study the constitution thoroughly to understand their rights and duties.
The CM was addressing a gathering on the occasion of the State-Level Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations organised on Constitution Day at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
He also inaugurated an exhibition organised by the Information, Public Relations, Languages, and Culture Department.
CM Nayab Saini said “The youngsters of this country are making their presence felt in every field including sports, information technology, digital payments, and startups. To further increase their understanding regarding constitution, the youngsters should actively participate in the political debates. 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 realising the vision of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's Integral Humanism and Antyodaya.
The Chief Minister paid homage to Dr BR 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. 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.’
The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic decision to abrogate Articles 370 and 35A has fulfilled the dream of an Akhand Bharat. The abrogation symbolises the realisation of ‘One Nation, One Constitution, One Flag, and One Leader. While the Constitution gives us rights, it also emphasizes the importance of duties. We must strike a balance between duties and rights. Everyone should 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.
On this occasion, he also felicitated the students who won various competitions held during the celebrations of Constitution Day.
The keynote speaker of the programme, Rashtriya Sanghatak, Swadeshi Jagran Manch Kashmiri Lal Kashmiri Lal urged the students to take an oath to protect the Constitution and the country.
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 it is not just a document, but the soul of our nation.
