LUCKNOW: During his address on the occasion of Constitution Day, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that the service to country should be our biggest priority. He said that people often talk of rights but run away from their duties. The Constitution of the world’s biggest democracy has shown how, even in the most adverse circumstances, India has been able to work as one united country, he said.
The CM said that that the Constitution was such a powerful instrument that it had become the ideal for the world’s largest democracy. “It has continued to inspire us in every kind of situation. Despite multiple castes, communities, cultures and languages, it has kept the country together, fulfilling the dream of a united India,” the CM said, adding that justice, independence, balance and brotherhood are special aspects of India and keeping these in mind, the government is implementing its programmes.
The CM paid his respects to those who gave their lives for the Constitution. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for celebrating this day since 2015.
He said that the Constitution talks about not just rights but also duties. It is important to make one aware of their basic duties towards the country, which is crucial for a sovereign state. The Constitution mentions 11 basic duties which each citizen should follow, the CM said.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the Central and state governments are working to help everyone without any bias. Its schemes are reaching every section of society, he said.
Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma added that India is the world’s largest democracy and the Constitution is rajdharma for all its citizens. The people of the country are responsible for protecting it.