NAVI MUMBAI: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), India’s premier
Container Port celebrated Samvidhan Divas to commemorate the adoption of
Constitution of India on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 with great
enthusiasm and participation of all the officials and staff of JNPT.
The Preamble of the Constitution of India was read out by Shri Sanjay
Sethi, IAS, Chairman, JNPT in the presence of Head of Departments,
Officers and staff of JNPT.
“On this day, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and democracy of this
great Country. Today we pay our homage to the father of Indian
constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for capturing the true spirit to
make India a Sovereign, Secular, Socialist, Democratic and Republic
Nation. The right to life and the freedom of speech empower citizens to
lead a life according to their choice.
JNPT is proud of its contribution to the nation and of upholding the constitutional values,” said Shri Sethi.
It was on November 26, 1949 that the Constituent Assembly of India
formally adopted the Constitution of India, which subsequently came into
effect on January 26, 1950. Accordingly, November 26 is celebrated as
the country’s Constitution Day every year to value and preserve the rich
heritage and the composite culture of India. This year, JNPT will be
holding year-long activities highlighting citizens' duties through
talks, rallies and other activities as part of the awareness campaign,
said a JNPT release.
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