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DISCUSSION ON THE GLORIOUS JOURNEY OF 75 YEARS OF CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
The Minister of Defence Shri Rajnath Singh, initiating the discussion on the glorious journey of 75 years of the constitution on 13 December in Lok Sabha said, “We all are fortunate that we are witnessing the Amrit Mahotsav of the Constitution of India”. He also expressed his gratitude to all the great personalities associated with India’s independence and the making of the Constitution of India. We are publishing the synopsis of the speech for our esteemed readers :
We all are fortunate that we are witnessing the Amrit Mahotsav of the Constitution of India. Seventy-five years ago, the mammoth task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India was accomplished by the Constituent Assembly. It was in the aftermath of nearly 3 years of brainstorming debate and deliberations that we got our Constitution.
Constitution is fully committed to welfare of citizens
Our Constitution is fully committed to the welfare of the citizens through the constitutional machinery. Under the leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister, the power that be is functioning with the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’. The present Government is working in accordance with both duty and spirit enshrined in the Constitution of India. Our Constitution is progressive, inclusive and transformative. The present government is marching ahead at an accelerated pace evincing its due intervention in the larger public interest placing the basic spirit of the Constitution at the centre.
Taking a firm departure from the enslaved mental construct we have passed new laws like ‘The Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita’,‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita’ and ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam’. The Government has aimed at ensuring proper development of all sections of the society, particularly the weaker sections.
Reform, Perform and Transform
Our resolve to reform, perform and transform has placed India in the league of the world’s largest economies today. We have passed the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ to ensure women’s development and women led development in line with the constitutional ideals of social justice. This will mop up the representation of women in the political arena and will also ensure their empowerment. In the year 2018, the National Backward Commission has been accorded constitutional status. This has happened for the first time never in the history of independent India. Economically weaker Sections have been accorded ten per cent reservation.
Our commitment towards the Constitution is crystal clear
The Government has enforced the Constitution in letter and spirit. both. Our Constitution has once again exposed us to Indian core values. Our Constitution and the images engraved therein are the vehicles to carry forward our supreme heritage, rich history and great tradition. We are adding momentum to this very tradition marching ahead with the spirit of the perfect blend of the twin elements of development and heritage. The Bharatiya Janata Party holds the Constitution in high esteem. Our commitment towards the Constitution is crystal clear
When the Constitution of India was signed by the public representatives on January 24, 1950, these 11 women also were also among the signatories of that document.
The Constitution of India is the byproduct of the basic idea of India and Indianness. The Indian Constitution continues to play a vital role in maintaining the world’s largest democracy without compromising its basic spirit despite all sorts of onslaughts and challenges confronting before it.
Baba Saheb Ambedkar and other framers of the Constitution also believed that the Constitution cannot envisage all the possibilities of the future. Therefore, he had given the right to amend it to the posterity. As regards the constitutional amendments done by the present Government over the last ten years, I can say with certainty that of all of them were aimed at strengthening the constitutional values, social welfare and the empowerment of the people. Whether it be the abrogation of Article 370 or the Nari Vandan Adhiniyam for the social and economic empowerment of women or reservation for Economically Weaker Sections for social justice or implementation of GST legislation, this work is indicative of our efforts to take everyone along while maintaining the constitutional principle of federalism.
Fundamental rights of the people
The Supreme Court has protected the fundamental rights of the people through its judgments and strengthened democracy. In the last 75 years, taking inspiration from the basic spirit of the Constitution, our Supreme Court has promoted gender equality and ensured environmental protection. The federal structure has been strengthened and the fundamental rights of the people have been protected. The Constitution of India has not only been working brilliantly for more than 7 decades but our Constitution is getting stronger year after year. We should be grateful to Babasaheb
Constitution is result of a lot of hard work
Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar and every member of the Constituent Assembly. Dr Ambedkar had maintained that those who have the responsibility of running the country should play a positive role. We must always remember that our Constitution is the result of a lot of hard work and the vision of the most outstanding minds. Our Constitution is a great document by all accounts. Under no circumstances will the Government let the sacrosanct form and structure of the Constitution stand compromised.