The 3rd Regional Event of the year-long celebration, ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign by Department of Justice under Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India was held at IIT Guwahati Auditorium today. The campaign is being organised to commemorate 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution and India’s establishment as a Republic.
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs graced the occasion as chief guest. Addressing the gathering the Union Minister reflected that the Constitution of India protects the citizens of India. The purpose behind organizing the event is to make the citizens of the country aware about the constitution and people behind its drafting. He spoke extensively on the role and contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the making of constitution.
Furthermore, he elaborated on the core values of the Constitution, with a particular focus on equality, liberty and fraternity and encouraged attendees to remain aware of their rights and perform their respective duties as citizens.
Highlighting the significance of the Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman campaign, Hon’ble Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, Shri Vijay Bishnoi said that the Constitution of India is the fundamental law of the land which embodies the values, principles, and governance framework of our country. All the organs of the State owe their origin and derive their authority from the Constitution and discharge their respective functions within its framework. He further said that the Constitution of India is the supreme legal authority which binds the legislative, executive, and judicial organs of our country, and guides the State’s functioning, while ensuring citizen’s rights and responsibilities.
