Arunachal Pradesh celebrates Constitution Day

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ITANAGAR: Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh N Singh Sunday said that if women and children lead the world, there will be more peace and harmony. Participating in the Constitution Day celebration at the Legislative Assembly here, Singh, while highlighting the background of the passing of the Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam, drew attention to the enormous contributions of women from epic times and post-independence. "They made valuable contributions towards women's emancipation and empowerment," he said. He also spoke at length, outlining various provisions of the Constitution that provided impetus to the growth, development, and opportunities for women, thus providing them dignity and pride.

The Rajya Sabha deputy chairman said that it was possible due to the dynamic leadership and concern of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who initiated the campaign 'Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas, Sab Ka Vishwas, and Sab Ka Prayas'. Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju, who was also present on the occasion, highlighted the importance of the Constitution of India, its relevance to common people, and his initiative in translating the Constitution book in different languages during his tenure as the Law Minister. State Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik, while greeting the people on Constitution Day, congratulated the Assembly Speaker and his team for celebrating the special occasion with a theme to commemorate the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023.

Parnaik said that empowerment of women involves granting them tools, opportunities, and autonomy to do so at their own will. Rectifying discrimination, ensuring fairness, and promoting economic empowerment are important. Education and the spirit of entrepreneurship play a pivotal role. Nari Sashaktikaran is one way for India to become Viswa Guru again, he said.

In his address, Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for initiating the Constitution Day celebration. He recalled the contributions of the Constituent Assembly and said that the framers of the Constitution were aware of the rich diversity of the country and made sincere efforts to ensure that the rights and beliefs of every section of the people of India were taken into account while drafting the Constitution, while making special reference to the North East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Areas. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said in his deliberation that the Constitution of India changed the fate of millions of people and provided dignity to every Indian. He added that it has a vision for the future and embodies the voice of the people.

Parnaik also administered the pledge to the participants to uphold and abide by the Constitution of India by reading the Preamble. He also gave away prizes to the winners of competitions, including quizzes, extempore speeches, calligraphy, and mural paintings, organised as part of the celebration. The daylong celebration was organised by the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly with the theme 'Pink Constitution Day' to celebrate the passing of the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023 (Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam).

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