The Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs celebrated the Constitution Day here today to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.

On the occasion, the reading of Preamble to the Constitution of India under leadership of Hon’ble President of India was done by the Officers and officials of the Ministry .  A self-pledge on Fundamental Duties and Swachhata was also undertaken after reading of the Preamble to the Constitution.

A Webinar on “Fundamental Principles and Values of the Constitution – an interface among Legislature, Judiciary and Executive” was also organised which was open to all. Apart from officers and officials of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, the officers and officials of Ministry of Earth Sciences joined this webinar. Dr.SatyaPrakash, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs was the speaker on the occasion.

He enlightened the participant's on importance of the various principles enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitutions and highlighted the importance of constitutional values in our democratic system. He also sensitised the participants on the role of the three organs of Indian polity.

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