University - Indian Constitution Day

The Constitution Makes Us Aware of Our Responsibilities
Constitution Hall and Constitution Park to be Built at the University in the New Year

Udaipur : On the occasion of Indian Constitution Day, a one-day national seminar on the topic Know the Constitution was organized by Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University on Wednesday at the Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat Hall, Pratap Nagar.

The Chief Guest, Vice Chancellor Prof. S.S. Sarangdevot, stated that the Indian Constitution is not merely a legal document but the soul of the nation and the foundation of modern nation-building. We are fortunate to have the strongest constitution, which is the longest handwritten constitution in the world. The purpose of celebrating Constitution Day is to raise awareness of our fundamental rights. Originally, the Constitution had 395 Articles, 8 Schedules, and 22 Parts. Over time, with amendments, it now has 448 Articles, 12 Schedules, and 25 Parts. The original handwritten copy of the Constitution is credited to Prem Bihari Narayan Raizada. The process of drafting the Constitution took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days. Women played a significant role in its creation. The Constitution was needed at a time when India required a legal framework that could bring equality and unity among the country's diverse religious communities. The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th November, 1949. Since the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, in 2015, Constitution Day has been celebrated every year across the country. Constitution Day not only reminds us of our rights as citizens of a free India but also reinforces our awareness of the fundamental rights written in the Constitution. In this context, the University will inaugurate the construction of a grand Constitution Hall and Constitution Park in the New Year. This initiative aims to make citizens aware of their responsibilities, as the Constitution is the backbone of any nation.

Constitutional Education Should Begin in Schools - B.L. Gurjar

Presiding over the event, Chancellor Bhawar Lal Gurjar emphasized that constitutional knowledge should be included in school curricula. He pointed out that the general public must understand the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution so that people can fight for their rights. All citizens in this country have equal rights, and if we wish to achieve anything, we must educate citizens and raise awareness about their rights. He further stated that citizens must also fulfill their duties for the country to progress. The issue of delayed justice is a matter of concern, and there is an urgent need for serious consideration in this regard.

The session was conducted and the vote of thanks was delivered by the Dean, Prof. Saroj Garg.

Also present at the event were Prof. Jeevan Singh Kharkwal, Prof. Saroj Garg, Dr. Shailendra Mehta, Dr. S.B. Nagar, Dr. Heena Khan, Dr. Neeru Rathod, Dr. Vivek Bhatnagar, Dr. Dinesh Shrimali, Dr. Shilpa Kanthaliya, Dr. Ashish Nandwana, Dr. Kulshekhar Vyas, Dr. Sapna Shrimali, Dr. Mohsin, along with Deans, Directors, and students.