Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday urged citizens to uphold their constitutional duties and reject violence, stressing the need to preserve the dignity and rights of every community in the state.
Speaking at a Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) function in Imphal, Bhalla reflected on the legacy of the Constituent Assembly and the leadership that shaped the country’s constitutional framework. He highlighted “the role of B R Ambedkar and other eminent members whose scholarship, clarity of thought, and commitment to democratic ideals shaped one of the world's most resilient constitutional frameworks.”
Bhalla said the resilience of the people of Manipur and their faith in democratic processes continued to reaffirm the Constitution’s spirit. He noted that “from vibrant civil society to youth-led initiatives in education, sports, arts, and entrepreneurship, Manipur demonstrates how constitutional ideals can guide a progressive and harmonious future”.
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The governor said the present moment called for renewed commitment to democratic values and social harmony. He urged “the people to strengthen democratic values, promote unity, and carry forward the ideals envisioned by the framers of the Constitution and called upon citizens of Manipur to embrace their constitutional duties, promote unity, reject violence, and protect the dignity and rights of every community in the state.”
As part of the programme, Bhalla led the gathering in reading the Preamble of the Constitution, reaffirming justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the foundational values of the nation.
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