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Constitution Day celebrated by various organizations, departments

Constitution Day celebrated by various organizations, departments

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Former Lokayukta Santosh Hegde, Vice-Chancellor N.K. Lokanath and others at the Constitution Day celebrations organised at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, in Mysuru on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM Constitution Day was celebrated by various institutions, organisations and departments here on Wednesday, and rich tributes paid to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who chaired the drafting committee. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, University of Mysore, held a special lecture to mark the occasion on the topic Indian Constitution and Contemporary Society, which was delivered by retired judge and Lokayukta Santosh Hegde. The event was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore N.K. Lokanath, who said that social changes in the present times by way of women empowerment, progress of the backward class groups, etc., was made possible only by the Constitution. He said the Constitution of India was not a mere law book enunciating dos and don’ts, but was reflective of the aspirations of the people and democratic values cherished by the citizens. “It is the duty of every citizen to …

Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings

Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings

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New Delhi, Constitution Day would be observed by the nearly 2.63 lakh Panchayats across the country on November 26, and the Preamble of the Constitution would be read in local languages, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said on Monday. Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings In a statement issued here, the ministry said Constitution Day would be marked with the reading of the Preamble, led by Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj in the presence of senior officers and staff. “The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is coordinating the nationwide observance of Constitution Day on 26 November 2025 across all three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies ,” the Ministry said in a statement. “Panchayats across the country will hold mass readings of the Preamble in local languages, along with discussions, seminars and quizzes on constitutional values,” the Ministry said. “A nationwide Constitution Connect – Preamble Reading Relay will run from 10:00 am to 6:45 pm, with each State and UT joining for a 15-minute segment. The programme will be streamed live …

Mithun Chakraborty Stuns In ‘The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter’ Teaser, Recites Preamble With A Burnt Tongue

Mithun Chakraborty Stuns In ‘The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter’ Teaser, Recites Preamble With A Burnt Tongue

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Last Updated:January 26, 2025, 15:18 IST Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has released the teaser for The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, offering a powerful first look at Mithun Chakraborty in a gripping and emotional role. Explore the gripping teaser of The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, featuring Mithun Chakraborty reciting the Constitution’s Preamble in a haunting performance. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has unveiled the teaser for his highly anticipated film, The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter. The teaser, shared on the YouTube channel of Abhishek Agarwal Arts on Sunday, offers a gripping first look at actor Mithun Chakraborty in a powerful and haunting avatar. In the teaser, Mithun is seen walking through a desolate corridor, sporting a rugged look with a white beard. His character recites the Preamble to the Constitution of India with a burnt tongue, reflecting a deep emotional and symbolic layer. Limping and visibly weary, Mithun’s character leans against a wall as the teaser concludes, leaving a lasting impression. The film promises to uncover a significant yet lesser-known chapter of Indian history, focusing on …

The Delhi Files The Bengal Chapter teaser: Mithun Chakraborty recites the Constitution’s Preamble with a burnt tongue | Bollywood

The Delhi Files The Bengal Chapter teaser: Mithun Chakraborty recites the Constitution’s Preamble with a burnt tongue | Bollywood

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Jan 26, 2025 10:24 AM IST The Delhi Files The Bengal Chapter teaser: In the video, Mithun walked through a vacant corridor as he sported a rugged look with a white beard. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has unveiled the teaser of his upcoming film The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter. Taking to its YouTube channel, Abhishek Agarwal Arts on Sunday shared the over-two-minute-long video. The teaser revealed the first look of actor Mithun Chakraborty. (Also Read | Interview: Vivek Agnihotri on why he sued Mamata Banerjee, his views on having Y-category security, The Delhi Files) The Delhi Files The Bengal Chapter teaser: Mithun Chakraborty in a still from the film. Mithun’s first look from The Delhi Files unveiled In the teaser, Mithun walked through a vacant corridor as he sported a rugged look with a white beard. His character recited the Preamble to the Constitution of India, but with a burnt tongue. He visibly looked tired as he limped while speaking. The video ended with Mithun’s character leaning on a wall as he completed speaking. About …

Watch: Supreme court’s verdict on Preamble of the constitution

Watch: Supreme court’s verdict on Preamble of the constitution

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Watch: Supreme court’s verdict on Preamble of the constitution A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar observed that the flaws in the petitioners’ arguments were manifest. Questioning the motives of the petitioners, the court remarked, “The fact that the writ petitions were filed in 2020, forty-four years after the words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ became integral to the Preamble, makes the prayers particularly questionable. This stems from the fact that these terms have achieved widespread acceptance, with their meanings understood by ‘We, the people of India’ without any semblance of doubt.” The court emphasized that the 42nd Amendment had already undergone extensive judicial scrutiny. For instance, in 1980, the Constitution Bench in Minerva Mills vs Union of India upheld these insertions, declaring them vital to the Constitution’s philosophy. The judges clarified that in India, ‘socialism’ represents the commitment to welfare and equality, while ‘secularism’ ensures the State does not favor or penalize any religion. The court also underscored that legislative actions during the Emergency cannot be annulled merely because of …

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against “Socialist”, “Secular” In Constitution’s Preamble

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against “Socialist”, “Secular” In Constitution’s Preamble

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The amendment changed the description of India in the Preamble. (Representational) New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution adding terms “socialist”, “secular” and “integrity” to the Preamble. The words “socialist”, “secular” and “integrity” were inserted into the Preamble to the Constitution under the 42nd constitutional amendment moved by the Indira Gandhi government in 1976. A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar had on November 22 reserved its verdict on the pleas filed by former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and advocate Ashwini Updhayay challenging the inclusion of the words “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble to the Constitution. One of the first petitions was filed by one Balram Singh through advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain in 2020. “The writ petitions do not need further deliberation and adjudication. The amending power of Parliament over the Constitution extends to Preamble,” the CJI said while pronouncing the verdict. The CJI said the verdict explained that after so many years the process cannot …

Supreme Court rejects plea to remove ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secularism’ from Constitution’s Preamble – India TV

Supreme Court rejects plea to remove ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secularism’ from Constitution’s Preamble – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/X The words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were inserted in the Preamble of the Constitution under the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act. The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking the removal of the words “Socialism” and “Secularism” from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The petition was filed by former Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy, advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, and one Balram Singh. Notably, the inclusion of “Socialism” in the Preamble was introduced through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment during Indira Gandhi’s tenure as Prime Minister in 1976. A Supreme Court Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar has reiterated that Parliament holds the authority to amend the Constitution, including its Preamble. The Bench addressed the interpretation of “Socialism” and “Secularism,” emphasising their relevance within the Indian context. It also stated that the framing of policies concerning these principles is a prerogative of the government.  What did Supreme Court say?  During the hearing, the Supreme Court observed that “Socialism” and “Secularism” are integral to the basic structure of …

Preamble of Constitution Reflects Essence of Sanatan Dharma, Says Vice President Dhankhar

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Last Updated: September 26, 2024, 21:21 IST The Vice President said Hindu religion is quintessentially inclusive in true sense. (File Photo) The vice president said invaders came, foreign powers ruled, yet there has never been a decline in our spirit of service Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said the country is witnessing religious conversions in a structured manner that is opposite to our values and constitutional principles with a “sugar-coated philosophy” being sold and vulnerable sections of the society targeted. Delivering the inaugural address at the Hindu Spiritual and Seva Mela 2024 here, he said this is very dangerous and is happening through “policy, institutionally, and in a planned conspiracy”. “A sugar-coated philosophy is being sold. Vulnerable sections of the society, including tribals, are being targeted and lured with temptations,” Dhankhar said. “I firmly believe that we are witnessing this very painful religious conversions in a structured manner as a policy, and this is opposite to our values and constitutional principles. There is an urgent need to neutralise such sinister forces. We must remain …

BJP govt won`t alter constitution`s preamble or reservation, says Rajnath Singh

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dismissed charges from the Congress as political posturing, saying that the BJP government has no plans to amend the Constitution or abolish reservations. Singh attacked the Congress in an interview with PTI for disseminating untrue rumours that the BJP would change the Constitution if it were re-elected. Singh specifically refuted any intention to change the Preamble. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed anxiety that the BJP could eliminate the phrase “secular,” and Singh sought to allay that fear by providing comfort on the Preamble, the PTI report added.  Singh, per the report, emphasised that the BJP would maintain its integrity while pointing out that the Congress had a history of changing the Constitution during the Emergency. The fundamental ideas of the Indian Constitution are outlined in the Preamble. India`s status as a “sovereign democratic republic” was altered to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic” in 1976 by the passage of the 42nd Amendment. “The Congress brought constitutional amendments 80 times. They changed the Preamble during the Emergency. The BJP will never change …

BJP Will Never Change Constitution, Congress Creating Fear Psychosis: Rajnath Singh

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The Congress is trying to mislead people, said Rajnath Singh. (File) New Delhi: The BJP government will never change the Constitution or end reservation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, accusing the Congress of creating “fear psychosis” and resorting to spreading misinformation for “vote bank” politics. In an interview with PTI, Mr Singh blasted the Congress for spreading “canards” that the BJP will change the Constitution if it returns to power and especially asserted that there was no question of changing the Preamble of the Constitution. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been alleging that the BJP will “tear up and throw away” the Constitution if it retains power. Some other Congress functionaries had expressed apprehensions that the BJP may drop the word “secularism” from the Preamble of the Constitution. “Congress brought constitutional amendments 80 times. They changed the Preamble during the Emergency,” the Defence Minister said. “The BJP will never change the Constitution. Constitution makers never imagined that there would be changes in the Preamble. You (Congress) only acted to hurt the core idea of the …