Reading the Preamble of the constitution and focusing on the fundamental duties, Leh celebrated 70th Constitution Day also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas’ with great enthusiasm on November 26. 

In a video message, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, R. K. Mathur said that the constitution determines the country’s development and for which the government and public have to play their role. He talked about the importance of public cooperation and support to the government in implementing developmental schemes. 

RK Mathur stressed the importance of understanding and following the fundamental duties along with the rights bestowed by the constitution of India.

Gyal P Wangyal, CEC, LAHDC, Leh acknowledged the contribution of the framers of the Constitution headed by Dr. B.R Ambedkar who is also known as the Father of the Constitution of India.

He said that the day makes everyone especially the young generation to understand the importance of the Indian constitution, respect and follow it with utmost dedication.

The Constitution of India was formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, which came into effect on January 26, 1950. This year the government of India emphasised on fundamental duties more than the rights enshrined in the Constitution of India.

Saugat Biswas, Divisional Commissioner Ladakh reiterated the last speech of the Chairman of the Indian Constitution Drafting Committee, Dr. BR Ambedkar addressed on 25th November 1949 in the constituent assembly. 

He stressed on the need to go ahead with the vision of stalwarts of freedom strugglers of our country and to work hard on achieving it.

Students from different schools spoke about the Importance of Constitution Day, Indian Constitution & fundamental duties and Role of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in drafting the constitution of India. A quiz competition on the constitution of India was also conducted.

Meanwhile, the day was also celebrated by the Hill Council Leh and District Legal Service Authority.