Speaking at a Constitution Day event held at Manipal University in Jaipur, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla said that the Constitution is not just a document of laws, but a guide to the soul of India and our national character. Core values like justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity are the foundation of our democracy, and it is crucial for young people to understand and embody them in their behavior, he added.

Shri Birla said that initiatives like "Know the Constitution" are the need of the hour to connect youth with the soul of democracy. He noted that universities, where students from different states and different countries study, showcase the most beautiful aspect of India's diversity. This diversity is our strength, and the Constitution serves to bind it together.

Shri Birla stressed that Parliament is striving to integrate the study of the Constitution more strongly in schools, colleges, and universities. Only when the new generation understands its heritage and democratic traditions, will the future of India become stronger. He said that universities should become global centers of innovation and research, paving the way for a developed India.

Shri Birla noted that the Constitution-making process was a continuation of the freedom movement. He added that the country gained independence after a long struggle, non-violence, renunciation, and countless sacrifices. However, the challenge of nation-building was even greater, with hundreds of princely states, cultural diversity, and numerous ideologies. It was under these circumstances that Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Patel, and Maulana Azad, along with all the members of the Constituent Assembly, held extensive discussions for three years and drafted a constitution that guarantees justice and rights to every citizen.

Lok Sabha Speaker said that India's greatest strength in the coming years will be its youth, a balanced blend of knowledge, innovation, technology, and culture. He said that India's youth are making significant contributions to addressing global challenges, including climate change, medicine, disaster management, and technology. He said that educational institutions should further strengthen constitutional values, a sense of duty, and a sense of national interest in students.

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