There will be more peace if women lead the world: RS dy chairman

Itanagar: Rajya Sabha deputy Chairman Harivansh N Singh on Sunday said there will be more peace and harmony if women lead the world.Addressing a gathering at DK Hall on the Arunachal Pradesh assembly premises on the occasion of Constitution Day, Singh recounted the contributions of women from ancient times to the post-independence period.A day-long programme was organised on the assembly premises on the theme ‘Pink Constitution Day’ to celebrate the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 (Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam) in Parliament.Singh also spoke about various provisions of the Constitution that provided impetus to the growth and development of women, thus providing them with dignity and pride.Union minister for earth sciences Kiren Rijiju highlighted the relevance of the Constitution for common people, and recalled his initiative of translating the book into different languages during his tenure as the l aw minister.Governor Lieutenant General (Retired) K T Parnaik said the Constitution grants equality to women and also empowers the state to adopt measures of affirmative discrimination in their favour.“Within the framework of democratic polity, our laws, development policies, plans and programmes have aimed at women's advancement in different spheres,” he said.CM Pema Khandu said the framers of the Constitution were aware of the rich diversity of the country and made sincere efforts to ensure that the rights and beliefs of every section of the people of India were taken into account while drafting the Constitution. pti

TMC to bring resolution in assembly condemning violation of constitution by Centre

The ruling TMC in West Bengal plans to table a resolution in the upcoming Winter session of the assembly, condemning alleged constitutional violations by the central government. The resolution, named "commemorating Constitution Day", will be discussed on November 28. The opposition BJP boycotted the all-party meeting and Business Advisory Committee meeting. TMC Chief Whip Nirmal Ghosh expects Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to participate in the discussion. The session will also include the presentation of two bills regarding salary hike for MLAs and ministers.

President Murmu unveils Ambedkar's statue in Supreme Court on Constitution Day

President Droupadi Murmu unveils statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in Supreme Court premises on Constitution Day, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India. Chief Justice of India and Union Law Minister pay tribute to Ambedkar. The event is attended by several judges of the top court. Constitution Day was previously observed as Law Day.