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 Bengaluru, February 17: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the  principles of secularism, equality, fraternity are the foundation of the constitution. It is the responsibility of every citizen to thwart attempts to undermine the  Constitution.   Constitution belongs to all the people of this country, he said. 

He was speaking at a press conference organized in the conference hall, Vidhana Soudha today ,  in connection with   the Constitution of India and the National Unity Conference.

It has been 85 years since the Constitution of India has been accepted and implemented.   The government has decided to celebrate the 75th year in a meaningful way and the Constitution Jatha will be held in 31 districts across Karnataka from January 26 to 23rd. Feb.  Two days National Unity Conference will be held on  Feb 24 and 25th in Bangaluru,  the CM said. 

  Renowned speakers, renowned thinkers like Prof. Asutosh Varshney and Dr. Ganesh Devi, Prof. Jayanthi Ghosh, Prof. Sukhadev Thorat,  Many thinkers like Prof Kancha, Prashant Bhushan, Bijuwada Wilson, Medha Patkar etc. will participate in this programme. They  will shed light on the problems of the country, the needs of the people and the solutions to them in the constitution. The inauguration will be held on 24th and a grand rally will be held on 25th. The Jatha is going on successfully. The preamble of the Constitution is being read in schools and colleges. The Chief Minister said that for the first time after the constitution came into being, the preamble was printed on the cover of the budget book.

Awareness should be created

The people of the country should know what the constitution has given us. Every citizen  should know to fight for their  rights.  Ambedkar gave three mantras of education, organization, fight. Many rights mentioned in the constitution would not have been given to us without struggle. It has been 77 years since independence. Even though it has been 75 years since the constitution, not everyone has got all the rights. During the implementation  of the Constitution Ambedkar had said that when the Constitution is coming into force, we are entering a society full of  contradictions. There is social and political inequality in the country. Even after all these years, inequality has not gone away from our country. Everyone should be aware of this. There should be awareness that economic, social and equality has been given by the constitution but why  have we not got it. Don’t sit idly by saying it’s not given. He said that this jatha was organized to bring awareness. 

Objective to bring Awareness about Constitution

Awareness of law is low in our country.   Many people do not know about the Constitution. Every citizen of the country should know about our constitution. It should be mentioned that the convention is being organized so that everyone can learn  whether the rights given by the constitution are being properly implemented. Some people have no faith and respect for the constitution. Hence,  they are misleading people, he said.

Constitution that promotes tolerance and coexistence:

It is the duty of governments to create awareness about the constitution. The Constitution enunciates tolerance and coexistence, but is it being upheld? Is Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas Really Happening? He said two India Constitution and National Unity Conferences were organized on February 24 and 25 to create awareness for people to strive for social justice and opportunities.

Commitment and Clarity in Constitution Awareness:

If there is commitment and clarity in creating awareness about the Constitution, no one can mislead us. About 78% people are educated. Even today educated people still believe in superstitions. We have no knowledge of rationality. He urged  to get educated to know about what is right and wrong.

Social Welfare Minister Dr. HC Mahadevappa, Social Welfare Department officials were present.