NEW DELHI, Nov. 28 -- As we celebrate the Constitution Day on November 26 to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India on this day in 1949, it is another opportunity to reflect on the status of the Statute today, not so much our commitment to it but the departures from its vision, ideals and values.

Are we in sync with the original version and vision of 'equality, fraternity and justice for all' or are we drifting away from it? Given the increasing frequency of attacks on the minorities on what they wear and eat, how they pray and dress, isn't it fair to say that we are departing from the vision of the Constitution. This is most visible in the utter neglect and marginalization of some communities (read Muslims and Christians) on on...