Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Constitution Day celebrations in the Supreme Court on Tuesday — hailing the ‘huge phase of transformation’ currently underway in India. He also flagged the ‘full implementation’ of the Indian Constitution within Jammu and Kashmir. Modi paid homage to the victims of the Mumbai terror attack, which occurred on this day in 2008, and said it is the country's resolve that all terror groups challenging its security will be given a befitting reply.
Here are the top quotes from his address:
- “Sentiment of 'nation first' will keep Constitution alive for many centuries: PM Modi at Supreme Court event to mark Constitution Day. The Constitution has lived up to our every need and expectation.”
- “India is going through a huge phase of transformation, and the Constitution of India is showing us the path. It has become a guiding light for us.”
- “Today the Constitution of Baba Saheb has been implemented completely in Jammu and Kashmir. The Constitution Day was celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time.”
- “This is the 75th year of the Indian Constitution - it is a matter of immense pride for the country. I bow to the Constitution and all the members of the Constituent Assembly.”
- “We cannot forget that today is also the anniversary of the terror attack in Mumbai. Those who lost their lives, I pay my homage to them. I also want to reiterate the resolution of the country - all those terrorist organisations challenging the security of India will get befitting reply.”
- “Our Constitution makers knew that India's aspirations, India's dreams will reach new heights with time. They knew that the needs of independent India and its citizens will change, challenges will change. That is why they did not leave our Constitution as just a mere book of laws. Rather, they made it a living, continuously flowing stream.”
November 26 has been celebrated annually as Constitution Day to highlight the values of India's unique Constitution since 2015.