Leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its adoption, celebrated as Samvidhan Divas.
As part of the celebrations, President Droupadi Murmu addressed members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Modi also in attendance.
The President also released a commemorative coin, a stamp, and three books on the Constitution to mark the occasion. The books titled ‘Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse’, ‘Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey’, and a booklet dedicated to the art of the Constitution were also released by dignitaries from both Houses of Parliament.
The President unveiled the translated versions of the Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, Heads of Missions based in Delhi, and other dignitaries were present.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the Constitution’s crucial role in India’s unity and progress, posting on X: “Wishing all countrymen a Happy Constitution Day on the auspicious occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution. #75YearsOfConstitution.”
Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the Constitution as a “mantra of national unity and integrity” and urged citizens on X to pledge their commitment to building a strong, self-reliant India.
Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Nitin Gadkari also took to X to reflect on initiatives like “Panchteerth,” emphasizing the Constitution’s guiding principles in governance.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal hailed the 75th anniversary as a milestone for democracy, while Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the Constitution as a protector of Indian pride and rights. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi paid floral tributes to Ambedkar and participated in a padayatra in Bhubaneswar to commemorate the occasion.
A separate ceremony, organized at the Supreme Court of India’s Administrative Building Complex later in the day, will see Prime Minister Modi release the Indian Judiciary’s annual report for 2023-24.
