State observes Constitution Day Dy CM underlines need to understand Constitution
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, November 26 2019: "Constitution Day", the day to mark the adoption of Indian Constitution by the then Constituent Assembly in 1949, is being observed today all across the country and the State Level observation was held at the Banquet Hall of 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles in Imphal.

Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar Singh took the pledge to solemnly affirm the preamble of the Constitution of India.

He also released the diglot (English-Manipuri) edition of Constitution of India during the observation.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister said that all must understand and try to appreciate the Constitution of India which is a vibrant and dynamic one.

He said that by knowing the importance of the Constitution, the people will be able to follow the basic principles and ideals of the Constitution.

Joykumar also said that for a welfare State, every citizen have the responsibility to uphold the basic principles which are enshrined in the Constitution.

We all enjoy the fundamental rights given by the Constitution and also ensure that fundamental duties are followed so that we will be able to contribute in the society, the Dy CM said.

Observing that the preamble itself defines the basic structure of the Constitution, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the Constitution of India, which came into force on January, 26, 1950, gives equality of status and opportunity to all citizens of the country.

The written Constitution which is unitary in spirit gives a federal structure to the Union of India.

Changes in the Constitution have been taking place from time to time according to the need which itself defines what dynamism is all about in the Constitution, he said, appealing the gathering to understand the basic principles of the Constitution to ensure that everybody becomes a responsible citizen for the welfare of the country.

Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Yumnam Khemchand Singh, in his presidential speech, said that all systems in the world have a guiding principle through which their duties have been established.

Like this, our Constitution is the guiding force of which all aspects of democratic setup and nature of duties have been established in the country.

As a responsible citizen, we all have to abide by the Constitution in every sphere of our lives, he added.

TA & Hills Minister N Kayisii, Agriculture Minister V Hangkhanlian, DGP, Addl CSs, Commissioners and officials participated among others in the observation.

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