New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to fulfil their constitutional duties and asserted that they are the foundation of a strong democracy.
In a letter to citizens on the occasion of Constitution Day, the Prime Minister also stressed on the responsibility of strengthening democracy by exercising the right to vote. He suggested that schools and colleges should celebrate Constitution Day by honouring first-time voters who are turning 18.
On the occasion, Modi recalled Mahatma Gandhi's belief that rights arise from the payment of duties and stressed that the discharge of duties is the foundation of social and economic progress. He said in the letter that the decisions and policies taken today will shape the lives of generations to come. He appealed to citizens to keep their duties first in their minds as India moves towards the dream of a 'developed India'.
Modi said in a post, "Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human dignity, equality and freedom. While it empowers us with rights, it also reminds us of our duties as citizens, which we should always strive to fulfill. These duties are the foundation of a strong democracy." He also paid tribute to the framers of the Constitution. Modi said, "Their vision and foresight continue to inspire us in our quest for a 'developed India'."