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Chief guest advocate Monika Arora speaks on ‘The Embodiment of Bharatiya Values’ as part of the institute’s Friday Dialogue series
Arora describes the Constitution as the cornerstone of Indian values
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi commemorated Constitution Day on November 26 by inviting Supreme Court advocate Monika Arora to speak for the institute’s ‘Friday Dialogue’ series.
Arora was the chief guest for the virtual event and spoke on the topic, ‘Constitution of India: The Embodiment of Bharatiya Values’. IIMC director general Sanjay Dwivedi was also present at the event, which was moderated by IT department head Sangeeta Pranavendra. The vote of thanks was given by head of IIMC’s publication department, Virendra Kumar Bharti.
At the Friday Dialogue, Arora described the Constitution of India as the cornerstone of Indian values, saying that Indian values are enshrined in the Fundamental Duties given in the Constitution. If the younger generation follows these duties, then the society and the country will progress continuously. It is imperative that young journalists tell the story of India to the world, she added.
“The path of peace that the whole world is looking for today, its path passes through the Constitution of India. The framers of our constitution had said that if you want to find a solution to any problem, then look to India. ‘Bharat’ means people engaged in the search for light. If you want to know India, then it is necessary to know Bharat first,” said Arora.
She stressed that despite being the biggest constitution in the world, the Indian Constitution has always remained alive and relevant. “As citizens of the world’s largest democracy, it is up to us to know the basic spirit of the Constitution, so that we can understand our rights in a meaningful way,” she added.
After Independence, the Indian Constitution was prepared keeping in mind the basic values of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice, Arora said, adding, “Our constitution makers not only achieved these goals with their experience and knowledge, but also gave us a constitution which is the most progressive of its time. The Constitution of India is not just a political document, but also a social and cultural creation. It is the duty of all of us to make every effort to realize the objectives of the Constitution.”
Dwivedi said, “Our constitution is not a motionless but a living document. We have amended the Indian Constitution many times. Our democratic experience over the past 72 years has been positive. Our country has emerged as the largest democracy in the world.”
According to him, India is living out an important time in our history, growing steadily as a major world economy. “If we perform our duties towards the national objectives and constitutional values with devotion and commitment, then the country will progress at a rapid pace on the path of development,” Dwivedi added.
Last updated on 27 Nov 2021
