PM Modi extends greetings to the nation on Constitution Day

New Delhi, Nov 26:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Constitution Day, November 26, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.

Prime Minister Modi shared on X (formerly Twitter) in Hindi, the Prime Minister wrote, “To all the citizens of the country, greetings on the occasion of Constitution Day and 75th anniversary of the Constitution. #75YearsOfConstitution.”

Prime Minister Modi will be participating in a special ceremony organised by the Supreme Court of India today at the Supreme Court. The event promises to be a significant moment of reflection on the Constitution's journey over seven and a half decades.

The occasion will feature the release of the Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary (2023-24) by the Prime Minister, followed by an address to the gathering. Others who will be attending are senior ministers, the Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court judges and senior administrative officers.

In his address, Prime Minister Modi is expected to highlight the foundational principles of the Constitution and its pivotal role in shaping modern India. The event highlights the interplay between the executive and judiciary in upholding the democratic ideals enshrined in the Constitution.

Constitution Day is celebrated annually on November 26, that commemorates the day in 1949 when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India.

This year’s celebrations are special as it has been 75 years since its adoption. The constitution over the years has not only provided a framework for governance but also emerged as a symbol of India's unity in diversity.

India's constitution, which is both flexible and rigid, has changed with few amendments safeguarding the rights and freedoms of citizens.

The Indian Constitution has often taken centre stage in political discourse, particularly during election campaigns. In the last national elections early this year, nearly all political parties invoked constitutional values in their campaign to frame their narratives.

These debates highlight the Constitution's dual role as a guidebook for governance and a document that reflects the evolving aspirations of Indian society.