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Indian Constitution stood the test of time: Justice Amarnath Goud, Hon’ble Judge, High Court of Telangana

Nov 27, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr B Dinesh Kumar, #Dr B.R. Ambedkar, #Indian Constitution, #Justice Amarnath Goud, #L Ravichander, #N Harinath, #Prof G B Reddy

Telangana High Court Judge, Justice T Amarnath Goud asserted that it is a matter of satisfaction that the Constitution of India has stood the test of time. The constitution of a country is its fundamental government document. He also said that the Indian constitution is not static, but a dynamic and living process.

Speaking as chief guest in the webinar conducted by Social Cause, a Hyderabad-based think-tank on “Celebrating Constitutionalism- The Indian Experience”, to mark the Constitution Day, he said Constitution Day is an occasion to revisit our constitution and renew our commitment to abide by it in letter and spirit.

The constitutional traditions which are established over a period of time and the interpretations of various provisions of the constitution by High Courts and Supreme Court form part of the constitutional law, he added.

He also said that Constitution Day is an occasion to reflect where we stand with regard to fulfilling this resolve of securing for all citizens justice, liberty, equality and promoting fraternity.

The Judge asserted that constitutional ideals must not be confined to books, but they must be lived in everyday social and political life. He asked everyone to always remember the warning of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar said, “However good a Constitution may be, if those who are implementing it are not good, it will prove to be bad”.

Just as the State must remember directive principles of state policy laid down under the constitution, he said that citizens must also remember that they have not just fundamental rights, but also fundamental duties. Ordinary citizens must always be conscious of their fundamental duties under the constitution and be dutiful in discharging them to the best of their abilities, he added.

Following the best constitutional practices, nurturing constitutional morality and culture, Justice Amarnath Goud is sure, will aid ushering in an egalitarian and progressive society. “We must celebrate constitutionalism and on this Constitution Day, rededicate ourselves to upholding the Constitution of India and its ideals in letter and spirit”, he added.

Presiding over the webinar, Prof G B Reddy of Osmania University, said that the Constitution is the supreme law of the country and it advocates limited government and accountability of the administration. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions is the very fundamental duty of all, he added. He cautioned that a simple majority cannot change everything in the Constitution.

The senior advocate of the High Court L Ravichander deplored that violence is the antithesis of the constitutionalism and the constitution. He asserted that liberty to all should be non-negotiable and the right to strike is a part of the fundamental spirit of the constitution. Stating that a civilized society should be governed by a rule of law, he said that the Constitution is an extension of our beliefs in constitutionalism.

Assistant Solicitor General of India N Harinath deplored induction of words socialism and secularism in the preamble of the Constitution in 1976 giving scope for promoting misinterpretations and anti-national activities. He wondered why till now nobody questioned this abrupt induction into the Constitution?

Social Cause President Dr B Dinesh Kumar, several advocates and other professionals participated in the webinar.

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On Samvidhan Divas, &TV Actors, Neha Joshi, and Jagganath Nivangune remember the Father of the Indian Constitution – Dr B.R. Ambedkar

Nov 26, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #&TV, #Babasaheb, #Dr B.R. Ambedkar, #Indian Constitution, #Jagganath Nivangune, #Neha Joshi, #Samvidhan Divas

Every year, the nation celebrates 26th November to commemorate the adoption of ‘The Constitution of India’. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26th January 1950. On Samvidhan Diwas this year, lead artists from &TV’s show, Ek Mahanayak Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Bhimabai (Neha Joshi) and Ramji Sakpal (Jagannath Nivangune) remember the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, and speak about his immense contribution to the society.

Says Jagannath Nivangune, “Dr B.R. Ambedkar is considered as the Father of the Indian Constitution. His reputation as a scholar-led him to become India’s first law minister and subsequently, the Chairman of the committee for drafting the Constitution on 29th August 1947. As the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr B.R. Ambedkar was a leader par excellence and whose legacy is unparalleled. He believed that the only way India could foster national unity and stability was through instating a unified code of One Nation One Constitution. On our Samvidhan Diwas, let us remember all his greatest works and contribution to our society.”

Adding to this, Neha Joshi states, “Dr B.R Ambedkar, was the first leader to lead the Women Rights Movement. He was one of the most prominent voice for women empowerment. Through the Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession, Guardianship Act, and the Hindu Code Bill, he gave a voice to the women community in fighting for their rights and encouraged them to stand shoulder to shoulder with the men. Dr B.R. Ambedkar laid the foundation of a unified India by bringing millions of Indians under the ambit of one nation and one Constitution. His teachings and philosophy still resonate with the Indians across the country, even today. And what better day to remember Dr Ambedkar and his immense contribution in shaping the Indian Constitution than our Samvidhan Day.”

&TV’s Ek Mahanayak – Dr B.R. Ambedkar is an inspirational story of Babasaheb and his journey from the tender of five, to him becoming the prime architect of the Indian Constitution. Produced by Smruti Sushilkumar Shinde’s SOBO Films, the show airs on &TV at 8:30 pm, every Monday to Friday.