Role of educators crucial in social change: Expert

Samvidhan Diwas (Constitution Day) was observed on the premises of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak on Tuesday with mass reading of Preamble of the Indian Constitution in presence of Rajya Sabha members Kiran Choudhry and Ram Chander Jangra.

The programme was organised jointly by the MDU authorities and Rohtak district administration.

Rajya Sabha MP Kiran Choudhry highlighted the salient features of the Indian Constitution, especially the Directive Principles of State Policy and the provision of fundamental duties. She said the younger generation must take inspiration from the Indian Constitution.

Jangra threw light on the historical development leading to the establishment of the Constituent Assembly and creation of the Indian Constitution. He explained the socio-economic dimensions of the Indian Constitution.

Rohtak Deputy Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata, ADC Narendra Kumar and other district officers were present.

A film on the Indian Constitution was screened during the programme. A book exhibition on the Indian Constitution was also organised on the occasion.

The birth anniversary of late Chaudhary Ranbir Singh, member of the Constituent Assembly, was also observed along with Samvidhan Diwas at Rohtak. Ranbir Singh's son and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda paid tributes to his father at his memorial.

Apart from Congress leaders, a number of Gandhian leaders, scholars and family members of freedom fighters also attended the ceremony.

Hooda also paid tributes to Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

“The Constitution has given equal rights and freedom of expression to every citizen of the country. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all of us to protect the Constitution and the Independence of the country,” he said.

A special lecture to mark the Constitution Day was organised on the premises of Rohtak PGIMS in presence of PGIMS Director Dr SK Singhal and University of Health Sciences (UHS) Registrar Dr HK Aggarwal.

Dr Rajendra Sharma, professor and head, department of political science at the MDU, who was the main speaker on the occasion, observed that the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution were not just legal principles but moral imperatives meant to guide social life.

"To bring about a meaningful social change, these values of justice, equality, liberty must be embraced in letter and spirit," he maintained.

Professor Sharma outlined the crucial role of educators in fostering social change by ensuring the protection of Fundamental Rights and also helping in uplifting the marginalised communities through affirmative action.

"Students, along with educators, can help in this transformation by imparting these constitutional values and fostering a sense of responsibility among citizens. Through education, they can empower individuals to challenge social injustices, advocate for equality and contribute to build a more inclusive society," he asserted.