Constitution Day LIVE: Flanked by PM Modi, LoP Rahul, President Murmu leads celebrations

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has emerged stronger due to its "honesty and love of the people", party supremo and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on the foundation day of the party on Tuesday, asserting the fight to save the Constitution and democracy will continue.

In a post on X, the former chief minister said the common man found its strength with the founding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 12 years ago.

He said the journey so far was filled with the stories of struggle, sacrifice and victory.

"In last one year lakhs of attempts were made to finish us but our honesty, love of the people and morale of the workers made us stronger. We stand stronger than before against injustice and dictatorship", Kejriwal said in a post in Hindi.

Watch | President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju and other members of Parliament read the Preamble to the Indian Constitution on the occasion of 75 years of the Constitution of India at Samvidhan Sadan.

Droupadi Murmu recalled that President of India Rajendra Prasad had said keeping the Constitution alive depends on the people who govern it. “I can confidently say that our country has lived up to his aspirations. The experiences we have gained are important for future children to experience,” President Murmu said.

"The government has given opportunities to all sections of the society, especially the weaker sections, the poor are getting permanent houses, electricity facilities are being provided, word-class infrastructure is being created on a large scale in the country...," President Droupadi Murmu said, praising the central government.

Law on women reservation has started new era of women empowerment in our democracy, said President Murmu at the Constitution Day event.

"Celebrations like these give us an opportunity to better the journey ahead… We are together in achieving national goals…," President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing both Houses at Parliament Central Hall on the occasion of 75th Samvidhan Diwas.

We are part of a historic moment, 75 years ago today the Constitution of India was adopted, President Murmu said at Parliament Central Hall and paid tributes to the Constitution makers

President Droupadi Murmu address to Parliament underway.

President Droupadi Murmu has released books titled “Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse” and “Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey”.

President Droupadi Murmu has released a commemorative coin and stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary of adoption of Constitution of India.

Addressing the Members of both Houses on the occasion of 75th Samvidhan Diwas, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “We must amplify our nation's resonance on the world stage, maintaining the bond between citizens and their elected representatives... let us commit to building a more vibrant collective consciousness.”

Disturbance as a strategy threatens democratic institutions, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar while addressing the Members of both Houses on the occasion of 75th Samvidhan Diwas.

WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and members of both the Houses arriving at the Central Hall of the Parliament as the 'Constitution Day' celebration commences with national anthem.

A grand inaugural event is underway at the Central Hall of Parliament, where President Droupadi Murmu will deliver an address shortly, in the presence of the Vice President, Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and other dignitaries.

Addressing an event organised on the occasion of Constitution Day in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said, “India's Constitution has witnessed many ups and downs in the last 75 years. People have not hesitated in teaching a lesson to those who tried strangling the Constitution.”

The original Constitution drafted by Dr. BR Ambedkar did not mention two words - 'secular' and 'socialist', CM Adityanath said.

"The Congress, during the Emergency, put these words surreptitiously in the Constitution," he added.

Highlighting the significance of Constitution Day in India, Congress leader KC Venugopal said on X, the Constitution is a living document that embodies India's soul and history, promoting justice, equality, inclusivity, and democracy.

Venugopal acknowledges the contributions of visionaries like Dr. Ambedkar, Pandit Nehru, and others in shaping the Constitution.

Venugopal also took a veiled dig at the BJP-led central government, saying, “At a time when those out to destroy the Constitution are showing insincere commitment towards it, our duty to protect it and fight for its true values becomes all the more relevant.”

Extending a greeting of 'Constitution Day', Home Minster Amit Shah said that the Constitution is a 'mantra of national unity and integrity by ensuring justice and equal rights.'

“Today India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Constitution with great enthusiasm… The strength of democracy of a huge country like India is our Constitution, which gives the mantra of national unity and integrity by ensuring justice and equal rights to every person,” Amit Shah said in a post on X.

“We believe that the Constitution is not just a book to be displayed on stage, but it is the key to make the highest contribution to public life by internalizing it with full devotion. Come! On this Constitution Day, let us pledge to build a strong, prosperous and self-reliant India,” Shah added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of the 75th Samvidhan Diwas or 'Constitution Day' .

Taking on X, PM Modi posted, "Happy Constitution Day to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution. #75YearsOfConstitution".

President Droupadi Murmu will lead a grand inaugural programme at the Central Hall of Parliament, in the presence of the Vice President, Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and other dignitaries.

Event highlights:

• Short Film Presentation dedicated to the glory of the Constitution of India, its making and historical journey.
• Release of a commemorative coin and stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary of adoption of Constitution of India.
• Release of Books titled “Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse” and “Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey”
• Release of booklet dedicated to the art of the Constitution of India.
• Release of the Constitution of India in Sanskrit.
• Release of the Constitution of India in Maithili.
• Ceremonial reading of Preamble led by the President of India.

India is marking the beginning of the 75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution. On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect on January 26, 1950, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian history.

The Indian Constitution is the world's longest written Constitution.

President Droupadi Murmu will address the Members of both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday in the Central Hall on the occasion of 'Samvidhan Diwas' (Constitution Day), marking the beginning of year-long celebrations of 75 years of the adoption of India's Constitution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the Constitution Day celebrations, marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution of India.