Srinagar, Nov 26 (KNO): Prime Minister Narendera Modi Tuesday said that it was the energy given by the Indian constitution that Jammu and Kashmir witnessed implementation of Dr B R Ambedkar’s constitution. He said it was for the first time today, J&K observed constitution day.
“Indian is going through a major transformation. We are marching ahead with our goals. The Indian constitution is our torch bearer. It was because of this constitution that every citizen of the country is chasing their dreams. This constitution has become our guiding force,” PM Modi said addressing a gathering at Constitution Day celebrations in Supreme Court, New Delhi, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
The Prime Minister said: “We have seen an emergency in the country but our constitution has faced this challenge that arose before democracy. It’s the power of the constitution that today, in J&K, Babasahib Ambedkar’s constitution is fully implemented. Today, it was the first time J&K celebrated constitution day.”
He said every citizen things about Vikshit Bharat. “Vikshit Bhara means dignity of life, quality of life, and social justice. That can be achieved by following the constitution,” PM Modi said.
He said it was because of the country’s great constitution; all challenges were met. “The constitution acted as our power and strength,” he said.
Earlier, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also extended greetings for Constitution Day to the people of the Union Territory. In a post on X, LG wrote, “Greetings on Constitution Day. Tributes to the makers of our Constitution. On this momentous occasion, I call upon all to uphold the sanctity of the constitution & further strengthen principles of social justice, equality and let’s devote ourselves to peace & progress of the society.” The Constitution Day was also observed in Udhampur and other parts of Jammu region—(KNO)