Today, on National Constitution Day, President Droupadi Murmu presided over a program at the old Parliament House. She read the Preamble to the Constitution and released it in nine languages. Emphasis was placed on India's democracy and social reforms.
New Delhi: National Constitution Day is being celebrated across the country today. On this occasion, a special national program for Constitution Day 2025 was organized at the old Parliament House in Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presided over this historic event. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Union Ministers, and Members of Parliament from both houses were present at the program. On this occasion, the significance of the Constitution and the democratic values established by it were presented to everyone.
Translated Versions of the Constitution Released in Nine Languages
During the program, President Murmu released translated versions of the Constitution in nine languages. These languages include Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia, and Assamese. She stated that this step is an effort to make the Constitution accessible to every citizen of the country and to promote its understanding. The President explained that the objective of making the Constitution available in every language is to ensure equal rights and justice for every citizen of the country.
Preamble to the Constitution Read
President Murmu read the Preamble to the Constitution. She stated that "We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic." Through this, all citizens are provided with social, economic, and political justice; liberty of thought and expression; freedom of religion and worship; and equality of status and opportunity. The President emphasized that the Constitution is not merely a legal document but the power and voice of the citizens of the country.
Direction of Democracy and Social Reforms
In her speech, the President stated that India has emerged as the world's largest democracy. She lauded the social reforms undertaken by Parliament and said that by curbing social evils like triple talaq, Parliament has brought justice to sisters and daughters. The President said that fulfilling public aspirations and ensuring justice in society is the duty of every citizen and the legislature in a democracy.
Resolve for a Developed India
President Murmu also stated that the resolve for a developed India will certainly be fulfilled. She called upon the countrymen to protect the Constitution and uphold democratic values. Highlighting the importance of the Constitution, she said that it is the backbone of the country and plays an extremely crucial role in keeping the nation united.
Historical Significance of the Constitution Draft
The President stated that on November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly completed the task of drafting the Constitution. On this very day, the Constitution was formally adopted. The Constituent Assembly worked to provide a stable and democratic framework to the country after gaining independence. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Constitution and played a crucial role in its formation.
