NEW DELHI, Nov. 28 -- "If it be asked, what is the most sacred duty and the greatest source of our security in a Republic? The answer would be, an inviolable respect for the Constitution and Laws.... A sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government" -- Alexander Hamilton, 1794.

November 26 is designated as the 'Constitution Day' to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by 'We the People of India', acting through the Constituent Assembly. It is an occasion to understand the incredible and miraculous story of our Constitution and to promote constitutional values among citizens.

In the last 73 years of its organic and progressive growth, the Constitution of India has ser...