Punjab Vidhan Sabha Unanimously Passes Resolution To Re-Affirm Its Commitment To The Fundamental Duties Enshrined In Constitution

Brahm Mohindra Moves Resoultion In This Regard

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Chandigarh 26-Nov-2019

On the 70th Anniversary of the adoption of Constitution of India, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to re-affirm its commitment to the Fundamental Duties enshrined in the Constitution of India.Moving a resolution in this regard during the Special Sitting of the Special (9th) Session of the State Legislative Assembly to mark 70th anniversary of Indian constitution, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Brahm Mohindra said that “Today on 26 November 2019, this August House joins in Nationwide celebrations of the Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India and to pay tributes to the invaluable contribution of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and other founding fathers of the Constitution. On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of lndia which finally became effective on 26 January 1950 .On the lines of the Government of India, on this 70 Anniversary of the adoption of Constitution, the State of Punjab shall launch a State wide campaign focusing on creating awareness regarding a very important feature of the Constitution i.e. “Fundamental Duties". This will start on 26 November 2019 and culminate on 14 April 2020 i.e. Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary which is celebrated as "Samrasta Diwas".This House thus resolves to re-affirm its commitment to the Fundamental Duties enshrined in our Constitution. The Government of Punjab and the people in the state shall play a positive and effective role in fulfilling our duties towards our Country and our fellow citizens. This House also underscores the importance of preserving the basic structure of the Constitution and thereby strengthening democracy and democratic institutions and traditions in the country.” This resolution was adopted unanimously.