New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu attended the Constitution Day celebrations today at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi. Speaking at the event, the President said that in 2015, on the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the government decided to observe November 26 as Constitution Day every year. She said this decision has proved meaningful because the entire nation uses this day to honour the Constitution and its makers. She added that “We, the people of India” renew our commitment to the Constitution, and many programmes help make citizens—especially youth—more aware of its values.
The President highlighted that the reasons for adopting the parliamentary system, as debated in the Constituent Assembly, are still relevant today. India’s Parliament, she said, is a strong example for other democracies around the world.
She said the core ideals of the Constitution—justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity—continue to guide the country. She was happy to note that Parliament has worked to fulfil the vision of the Constitution’s framers. Today, India is moving quickly toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy, and nearly 25 crore people have come out of poverty, which she called one of the biggest achievements in economic justice.
Calling the Constitution a source of national pride and identity, the President said it guides India to move forward with a nationalistic spirit and leave behind a colonial mindset. She said important reforms in the criminal justice system—such as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—have been implemented based on the idea of justice rather than punishment.
She also noted that the parliamentary system has grown stronger, and India’s success with adult franchise (universal voting rights) is praised worldwide. Increasing participation of women voters, along with active involvement of youth, farmers, the poor, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other disadvantaged groups, has strengthened India’s democracy from the Panchayat level to Parliament.
The President said the Directive Principles of State Policy provide important guidance to the government. She recalled Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s words that the usefulness of India’s freedom depends on those who implement the Constitution. She expressed happiness that Parliament has worked in the national interest and made efforts to improve people’s lives.
She added that the executive, legislature, and judiciary have all helped strengthen India’s development and stability. Members of both Houses of Parliament have helped the country progress and have maintained a strong tradition of thoughtful political discussion. She said that in future comparisons of global democracies, India’s Constitution will be highlighted with pride.
The President concluded by saying that Members of Parliament are the guardians of India’s democratic traditions. She expressed confidence that with Parliament’s leadership, the goal of making India a developed nation will surely be achieved.