ಸಂವಿಧಾನ ದಿನದ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯಗಳು ಪ್ರಜಾಪ್ರಭುತ್ವದ ಮೂಲಾಧಾರ: ಮೋದಿ

On Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas), Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, urging citizens to uphold their Constitutional Duties as the cornerstone of a strong and vibrant democracy.

Key Messages and Calls to Action:

1. Duty Over Rights: The PM emphasized Mahatma Gandhi’s belief that “rights flow from the performance of duties.” He stated that fulfilling these responsibilities is essential for India’s social and economic progress, particularly as the country works toward the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).
2. Strengthening Democracy: He called on all citizens to actively exercise their voting rights to strengthen democracy. The PM specifically instructed schools and colleges across the nation to observe the occasion by honoring first-time voters who have turned 18.
3. The Constitution’s Power: Modi praised the Constitution as a sacred document guiding the nation’s progress, noting that its power enabled a person like him, from a humble and economically backward family, to serve continuously as the head of the government for 24 years.
4. Attack on Opposition: The Prime Minister criticized opposition parties for allegedly not showing complete respect to the Constitution. He recalled the 60th anniversary of the Constitution in 2010, lamenting that the event did not receive the national attention it deserved, while highlighting his government’s efforts (like the ‘Samvidhan Gaurav Yatra’ in Gujarat) to promote collective gratitude towards the document.

Modi concluded by paying tribute to the framers of the Constitution, stating that their vision continues to guide India’s quest to become a developed nation.