Constitution Day celebrated at DPS

Several schools and colleges of the city on Thursday observed Constitution Day, also known as National Law Day. Delhi Public School also celebrated ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ commemorating the adoption of the Constitution in India when in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India formally adopted the Constitution of India that came into force on January 26, 1950. A special online assembly was held. Students took a special pledge and watched related videos and presentations. The day was also celebrated as a tribute to India’s first Law Minister BR Ambedkar, who played a pivotal role in drafting the Indian Constitution. Teachers and students presented their thoughts on his contribution and on the importance of the Constitution. At 11 am in all Classes from III to IX, teachers and students also read the ‘Preamble’ to the Constitution of India.

Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya

The post-graduate department of political science celebrated the 71st Constitution Day at Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya by organising a webinar on the topic ‘Significance of Constitution Day in India’. The webinar was hosted by Alka Sharma, Assistant Professor. This was followed by the blessing from Almighty in the form of ‘Gayatri Mantra’. Principal Ajay Sareen accorded a warm welcome to the chief guest of the occasion, principal Dr Neeru Sharma from Pt Mohan Lal SD College for Women, Gurdaspur. Prof Sareen emphasised on the need of being aware of rights as well as duties prescribed in the Indian Constitution. She exclaimed that the day marked the dawn of a new era and gave everyone the Constitution which is the framework for political principles, procedure and power of the government. Dr Neeru Sharma urged the students to abide by the Constitution and feel proud to be a citizen of a great country. Ishpreet read the text of the preamble of Indian Constitution. Towards the end Nita Malik, Head of political science department, extended the vote of thanks to all the participants.

Apeejay College of Fine Arts

The NSS wing of Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, celebrated National Constitution Day online. Nearly 55 NSS volunteers and five faculty members joined the webinar while the highlight of the day was Principal Dr Neerja Dhingra, who enlightened the young brigade with the special facts of Constitution. She shared that our Constitution was originally handwritten instead of being printed and it is the longest written document on the entire planet. The artists put special efforts to write it beautifully in calligraphy and to decorate it. She motivated the young students to always respect the ‘Constitutional Book’ and follow the contents written in it as it promotes equality, justice, liberty and fraternity. She emphasised that it is a matter of pride for us that we are the part of the largest democracy. The students were shown the video related to Constitution of India which displayed the history, creation and the contents of the Constitution in a very subtle and lucid manner. The video highlighted the importance of the Constitutional book which is as holy as any other holy book since it is the written evidence of the rights every Indian has and the duties we have towards our nation. Principal Dr Neerja Dhingra appreciated the efforts of Simkee Dev and Ankit Goel for successfully organising the event.

St Soldier Law College

St. Soldier Law College celebrated National Law Day to commemorate the historic day when the constitute Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution in 1949 and some of the provisions of it were also implemented. The other provisions were implemented from January 26, 1950. Dr SC Sharma, director of the college, was the main speakers, who explained the Preamble of the Constitution, its importance and amendments incorporated by 42nd Amendment. He asked the students and faculty to make all out efforts to protect and promote the spirit of Indian constitution, which is the best in the world. Prof Simi Thind conducted the proceeding and Prof Amritpal Kaur, Prof Rinka Rani and Prof Monica Khanna expressed their views on Indian Constitution. Prof Ravinderjit Kaur proposed the vote of thanks. St Soldier group chairman Anil Chopra congratulated the students and staff of Law College on this auspicious day. TNS

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