Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to social media to greet the nation on the 76th Republic Day, lauding the Constitution for guaranteeing justice, equality, and freedom to every citizen. While Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid homage to the makers of the Constitution, he also criticized the current government for weakening democratic institutions and curbing federalism, calling for their protection. Kharge also expressed gratitude to various sections of society, including armed forces, scientists, and farmers, for their contributions to nation-building.
Constitution Day: Congress Leaders Celebrate, Highlight its Significance
On the 76th Republic Day, Congress leaders took to social media to hail the Indian Constitution and its role in shaping the nation's identity.
Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Let us remember the ideals of our Constitution and strive to uphold them every day." Priyanka Gandhi Vadra echoed this sentiment, adding, "Our Constitution is a symbol of our unity, equality, and justice, let us cherish it and protect it."
Party President Mallikarjun Kharge released a statement expressing gratitude to the makers of the Constitution. However, he also criticized the current government, alleging that it was "weakening democratic institutions" and "curbing federalism."
Kharge urged the government to protect the Constitution and its principles. "Let us resolve to protect our democratic institutions, uphold federalism, and ensure that the rights and liberties guaranteed by our Constitution remain intact," he said.
Congress leaders also paid homage to the armed forces, scientists, farmers, and other sections of society for their contributions to nation-building.
Background:
The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950, making India a republic. The Constitution guarantees a wide range of fundamental rights and duties to all citizens, including the right to equality, freedom of speech and expression, and the right to life.
Over the years, the Constitution has been amended 104 times. Some of the notable amendments include the Right to Information Act in 2005, which gave citizens the right to access information from public authorities, and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Amendment in 2016, which introduced a unified tax system in India.
Top 5 FAQs:
1. What is the significance of Constitution Day? Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949. It is an important occasion to celebrate the values of democracy, justice, and equality enshrined in the Constitution.
2. Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly? Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly, which was tasked with drafting the Indian Constitution.
3. How many articles are there in the Indian Constitution? The Indian Constitution originally had 395 articles. With various amendments, the number of articles has increased to 470.
4. What is the importance of the Preamble to the Constitution? The Preamble to the Indian Constitution states the ideals and objectives of the nation. It declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.
5. What is the role of the judiciary in upholding the Constitution? The judiciary plays a crucial role in safeguarding the Constitution and interpreting its provisions. The Supreme Court and High Courts have the power to declare laws and actions of the government unconstitutional if they violate the fundamental rights of citizens.
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