Constitution guiding light; Maha Kumbh's message is unity: Modi
Financial Express Chandigarh|December 30, 2024
INDIA'S CONSTITUTION HAS stood the test of time and it is the country's guiding light, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in the year's final episode of the Mann Ki Baat radio address.
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"On January 26, it will be 75 years since our Constitution was adopted. It is a matter of immense pride for all of us. The Constitution that our Constitution makers gave us has stood the test of time. The Constitution is a guiding light for us, it is our guide. It is because of India's Constitution that I am here today and am able to talk to you," he said.

The Prime Minister said that to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Constitution's adoption, a year-long series of activities commenced on November 26, Constitution Day. He said a new website designed to "connect citizens with the legacy of the Constitution" - constitution75.com.

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