India, Nov. 26 -- The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has written to the citizens of India on the occasion of Constitution Day, 26th November, recalling the historic adoption of the Constitution in 1949 and underlining its enduring role in guiding the nation's progress. He noted that in 2015 the Government declared 26th November as Constitution Day to honor this sacred document.
Shri Modi highlighted how the Constitution has empowered individuals from humble backgrounds to serve the nation at the highest levels, sharing his own experiences of reverence towards Parliament and the Constitution. He recalled bowing at the steps of Parliament in 2014 and placing the Constitution on his forehead in 2019 as a mark of respect. He emphasized that...