GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 26th Nov. On the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution, the Congress party called for renewed efforts to protect the ethos of the Constitution and defend India’s inherent philosophy. Party leaders emphasized the need for a collective struggle to safeguard the Constitution’s true values amid concerns over insincere commitments from those seeking to undermine it.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a post on X, urged the people of India to unite and uphold every thought expressed in the Constitution. He highlighted that the Constitution, drafted with great care and effort by India’s founding leaders, forms the lifeblood of the nation, guaranteeing social, economic, and political rights.
“The 75th year of the adoption of the Constitution has begun today. I extend my warmest wishes to all Indians on this historic occasion,” Kharge said. He went on to recall the immense contributions of the Constituent Assembly, especially acknowledging the leadership of figures like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, and Sarojini Naidu. Kharge also stressed the invaluable role played by the 15 women members of the Constituent Assembly, whose contributions to an inclusive India remain significant.
Kharge reiterated the importance of the Objectives Resolution, moved by Nehru, and Dr. Ambedkar’s iconic last speech, which continue to protect the tenets of the Constitution. He emphasized that, as citizens, it is their duty to protect the Constitution’s ethos and defend its values from any threats.
Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal also spoke on the occasion, describing the Indian Constitution as “India’s soul and history of millennia in motion.” He pointed out that the Constitution is a living document, which continues to keep the ideals of justice, equality, and inclusivity alive in India. Venugopal echoed Kharge’s sentiment, urging Indians to ensure that the Constitution remains the guiding force in public life.
Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary for Communications, also remembered two seminal works on the Constitution’s making: Granville Austin’s “The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation” and B. Shiva Rao’s “The Framing of the Indian Constitution,” which offer a deep insight into the Constitution’s creation and the vision behind it.
The Congress leaders said that protecting the Constitution in its 75th year is more crucial than ever, as the nation faces challenges to uphold its democratic values and principles.
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