Republic Day is an occasion when all Indians recall the contribution of the Constitution in making India a modern nation, district in-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi said in Belagavi on Friday.
He was speaking at the Republic Day celebrations.
“We are the proud inheritors of the grand legacy of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. The Constitution that he gave us is a model for the world. This has formed the foundation of modern India that has liberated itself from foreign rule. We are not only the biggest democracy but also the most socially vibrant and dynamic. Social justice, equality, fundamental rights and freedom of expression are the greatest gifts that our Constitution has gifted us,” he said.
He said that the government has launched a Constitution Awareness Jatha in all the districts to create awareness among citizens about the values and aspirations of the Constitution.
Tableaux carrying messages will visit all gram panchayats and urban local bodies. A national convention on the issue will be held in Bengaluru on February 25.
He said that the Cabinet has recognised Basavanna as the cultural leader of the State for his work on reforming society and his ideology of work is worship, selfless service, dignity of labour and equitable distribution of wealth.
Children from schools and various contingents of Police KSRP, Excise Department, Home Guards, NCC, Bharat Seva Dal and Maheshwari School for Blind Children participated in the parade.
Member of Parliament Mangala Angadi, MLAs Asif (Raju) Seth and Mahesh Thammannavar, Mayor Shobha Somanache, Regional Commissioner Sanjay Shettenavar, Deputy Commissioner Nitesh Patil, Police Commissioner S.N. Siddaramappa, Superintendent of Police Bheema Shankar Guled, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Rahul Shinde and others were present.
Published - January 26, 2024 09:38 pm IST
