New Delhi, March 6 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the Constitution of India has time and again proven to be a guiding light for the nation, shaping its democratic ethos and governance through the ideals enshrined in it.

Birla made these observations while addressing the Course Members of the 65th batch of the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi, who came on a study visit to Parliament House on Thursday. The event saw the participation of 124 officers from India and 32 friendly foreign countries, a release said.

Birla underscored the critical role of civil servants and military leadership in shaping the nation's progress. He urged them to leverage their training and expertise to understand India's diverse social fabric and...