Leaders from across the political spectrum shared their reflections on the Constitution and its enduring values as the nation observed Constitution Day today. November 26 is celebrated annually to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949.
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to further strengthen constitutional values and ideals, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pledged to protect and safeguard the Constitution.
"On Constitution Day, we pay tribute to the framers of our Constitution. Their vision and foresight continue to motivate us in our pursuit of building a Viksit Bharat. Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human dignity, equality, and liberty. While it empowers us with rights, it also reminds us of our duties as citizens, which we should always try to fulfill. These duties are the foundation of a strong democracy," the Prime Minister said in a post on X.
"Let us reiterate our commitment to strengthening constitutional values through our actions," he said.
Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, said that the Constitution is not just a book but a sacred promise made to every citizen. "The promise is that s/he will get equality, justice and respect, irrespective of religion or caste, region or language, or whether s/he is rich or poor," he said.
"The Constitution is the shield of the poor and the oppressed, their power and every citizen's voice. As long as the Constitution is safe, every citizen is safe, Gandhi said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while extending his greetings on Constitution Day, vowed to defend the Constitution at all costs.
"Let us pledge that we will not allow any attack on the Constitution. It is my duty to protect it, and I will stand in the way of every blow aimed at it," he said.
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee paid rich tributes to the architects of the Constitution, particularly its principal draftsman, Dr B R Ambedkar.
"I believe our Constitution is the backbone of our nation that masterfully weaves together the immense diversity of our cultures, languages, and communities into an integrated, federal whole. On this sacred day, we reaffirm our commitment to the core democratic values enshrined in our Constitution and pledge to vigilantly safeguard the sacred principles that define and sustain us as a nation," she stated.
In an apparent reference to the Central government, she further remarked, "Now, when democracy is at stake, when secularism is in an endangered situation, when federalism is being bulldozed, at this critical juncture, we must protect the invaluable guidance that our Constitution provides."
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