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India Marks Constitution Day With Parliament Ceremony as President Unveils Digital Constitution in Nine Languages

Leaders used the occasion to press for duty‑driven citizenship with a focus on voter participation.

Overview

  • At Samvidhan Sadan, President Droupadi Murmu led a public reading of the Preamble in the presence of the Prime Minister, Vice‑President, Speaker and MPs from both Houses.
  • Murmu launched digital versions of the Constitution in nine languages — Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia and Assamese — to broaden access.
  • In her address, the President emphasized safeguarding citizens’ rights and described the Constitution as a guide for shedding a colonial mindset and advancing inclusive development.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a letter urging citizens to prioritise fundamental duties, vote actively and encourage first‑time voters as part of a vision for Viksit Bharat.
  • The Panchayati Raj Ministry ran a nationwide Constitution Connect Preamble Reading Relay across nearly 2.63 lakh panchayats, with segments streamed on its YouTube channel throughout the day.