Vadodara: Gujart Chief Minister Narendra
Modi has said that entire world honours Indian Constitution
for its supremacy.
He called upon people in the state to perform their
duties with devotion and follow the ideals of Indian
Constitution.
Modi was addressing the 'Sanmanyatra,' a procession of
the Constitution of India marking its completion of 60 years
in Surendranagar, about 200 kms from here, last evening.
Praising the supremacy of Indian Constitution, he said
that under the chairmanship of Babasaheb Ambedkar, 211
scholars and experts prepared the Constitution for two years
and 11 months. "Our rich and historic legacy and development
strides in 21st Century give a new direction to our democracy.
It also gives immense strength to our nation," he added.
With honour and pride, Modi placed the Constitution-
Book on an elephant, and performed the puja. Surendranagar
plays host to the state-level celebrations of Republic Day
Festival as Gujarat Governor Kamlaji is to unfurl tricolor in
the city tomorrow.
The Chief Minister himself led the procession by
joining lakhs of citizens. Around 60 Women, belonging to
deprived and weaker classes, joined the Yatra with 'Suvarna
Kalash.'
Modi said, "our Constitution clearly defines powerful
contributions of Government, Parliament, Judiciary and Media.
The four pillars work in cooperation and it indicates the
integrated role plying that consolidates our democratic
system."
"The ideals and safeguards enshrined in our
Constitution inspires us and also gives us immense strength.
It becomes our prime responsibility that we perform our duty
with nationalist spirit, Modi stated. Modi led people in
paying homage to the architect of our Constitution Dr
Babasaheb Ambedkar.
The procession concluded at Town-Hall Tower. Children
and artistes presented a cultural programme. Saints and sages
also joined the procession. Around 60 teachers, attired in the
dress of Babasaheb Ambedkar and a police-band added glory to
the procession.
Ministers, eminent leaders, MLAs and lakhs of people
participated in the procession.
PTI
First Published: Monday, January 25, 2010, 20:59