Addressing Constitution Day gathering at the Supreme Court Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to those who were martyred during 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.
“Today is also the anniversary of Mumbai TerrorAttack. 14 yrs back, when India was celebrating its Constitution and citizens’ rights, enemies of humanity carried out biggest terror attack on India. I pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack,” PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi also said that India getting the G-20 presidency is a great achievement for India.
“India is marching ahead as a global power. World is watching India pro-people policy is bringing relief to all especially women, weeding out old laws is one of our priorities. On Aug 15 speech from Red Fort I emphasised on our duties. We have made a plan for next 50 years. Azadi ka amrit kaal is kartavya kaal. We will soon reach a new level of development. we are meeting several challenges. we are going to get presidency of G-20. This is a massive achievement,” he added.
PM Modi also called on youth of the country to participate more in discussions and debates regarding the constitution.
“Our constitution is open, futuristic and known for its progressive views. The spirit of our constitution is youth centric. The development of our country is on the shoulders of the youth. To make the youth understand the constitution better, I urge them to participate more in discussions and debates regarding the constitution. The youth must know of the constituent assembly debates,” PM Modi stressed.
During the programme, PM Modi also launched several new initiatives under the e-court project.
The Constitution Day is being celebrated since 2015 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the constituent assembly in 1949.
