(Agencies photo) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the 75th-anniversary celebrations of the adoption of the Constitution of India as " Samvidhan Diwas " at old Parliament building, officially known as Samvidhan Sadan. On this occasion, she released a commemorative coin and postage stamp dedicated to the milestone. She also unveiled the first Sanskrit copy of the Constitution and its Maithili version.
Marking the event, President Murmu also released two books titled "Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse" and "Making of the Constitution of India & Its Glorious Journey." Addressing the gathering, she reflected on the adoption of the Constitution 75 years ago, calling it a "historic moment." "Our Constitution is a living and progressive document.
Through it, we have achieved the goals of social justice and inclusive development," she said. She also emphasised the contributions of the 15 women members of the Constituent Assembly in shaping the nation's foundational text. President also urged all Indians to imbibe the constitutional ideals into their behaviour and do their fundamental duties, and "work towards achieving the national goal of a developed India by 2047.
" Highlighting recent developments, President Murmu said, "The law on women’s reservation has initiated a new era of women empowerment in our democracy." Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also extended his congratulations to fellow Indians on Constitution Day, saying that the Constitution i.
