Nayagarh: (Report - Ramakrushna Rath): The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in Nayagarh successfully observed Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) recently. The event took place within the District Court premises. The organizers aimed to highlight the significance of the Indian Constitution and its profound impact on the nation.
Mr. Ananda Narayan Maharana, the District Sessions Judge and Chairman of the DLSA, issued the directive for this important celebration. Under the direct supervision of DLSA Secretary, Ms. Anjali Machhakhand, the program brought together a diverse group of participants. These included lawyers, court staff, Adhikar Mitras (Friends of Rights), DLSA employees, and members of the Inner Wheel organization.
Ms. Machhakhand initiated the proceedings by formally introducing the esteemed guests. Subsequently, Mr. Manas Kumar Panda, Additional District Judge (POCSO), formally inaugurated the event. He paid floral tributes to the portrait of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution.
In his keynote address, Mr. Panda emphasized India’s status as a democratic nation. He highlighted Dr. Ambedkar’s pivotal role as the Constitution's primary framer. The Constitution, he noted, establishes India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, and Democratic Republic. Mr. Panda further detailed the Constitution's timeline: the Constituent Assembly adopted it on November 26, 1949, and it came into force on January 26, 1950.
Mr. Panda then shed light on the core purpose and objective of celebrating Constitution Day. He clarified the definition of a Constitution, explaining its function as the supreme law of the land. It meticulously outlines the rights and duties of Indian citizens. Providing specific constitutional data, he informed the audience that the Indian Constitution currently contains 448 Articles, organized into 25 Parts and includes 12 Schedules. This detailed explanation gave the attendees a clear understanding of the document's vast scope and structure.
Several other key judicial and administrative officers also addressed the gathering, sharing their perspectives on the importance of the Constitution and the rule of law. Notable speakers included:
The speakers universally stressed that the Constitution provides the framework for justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for all citizens, making it essential to understand and respect its tenets.
Towards the conclusion of the ceremony, the presiding guests honored and felicitated the Adhikar Mitras for their valuable community service. All Adhikar Mitras and the staff of the District Legal Services Authority worked collaboratively to ensure the program's success, reaffirming the commitment of the legal fraternity in Nayagarh to constitutional principles and public awareness.
Mr. Ananda Narayan Maharana, the District Sessions Judge and Chairman of the DLSA, issued the directive for this important celebration. Under the direct supervision of DLSA Secretary, Ms. Anjali Machhakhand, the program brought together a diverse group of participants. These included lawyers, court staff, Adhikar Mitras (Friends of Rights), DLSA employees, and members of the Inner Wheel organization.
Ms. Machhakhand initiated the proceedings by formally introducing the esteemed guests. Subsequently, Mr. Manas Kumar Panda, Additional District Judge (POCSO), formally inaugurated the event. He paid floral tributes to the portrait of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution.
In his keynote address, Mr. Panda emphasized India’s status as a democratic nation. He highlighted Dr. Ambedkar’s pivotal role as the Constitution's primary framer. The Constitution, he noted, establishes India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, and Democratic Republic. Mr. Panda further detailed the Constitution's timeline: the Constituent Assembly adopted it on November 26, 1949, and it came into force on January 26, 1950.
Mr. Panda then shed light on the core purpose and objective of celebrating Constitution Day. He clarified the definition of a Constitution, explaining its function as the supreme law of the land. It meticulously outlines the rights and duties of Indian citizens. Providing specific constitutional data, he informed the audience that the Indian Constitution currently contains 448 Articles, organized into 25 Parts and includes 12 Schedules. This detailed explanation gave the attendees a clear understanding of the document's vast scope and structure.
Several other key judicial and administrative officers also addressed the gathering, sharing their perspectives on the importance of the Constitution and the rule of law. Notable speakers included:
- Ms. Smrutisnigdha Das, Chief Judicial Magistrate.
- Mr. Satyabrata Rana, Senior Civil Judge.
- Ms. Sonali Sarita, Registrar and Chairperson of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB).
- Ms. Samapika Samadarshini, Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM).
- Ms. Rosina Das, Assistant District Magistrate (ADM).
- Mr. Bhavesh Nayak, Principal Police Trainer.
- Mr. Jyoti Ranjan Samantaray, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO).
- Mr. Dandapani Swain, Government Pleader.
The speakers universally stressed that the Constitution provides the framework for justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for all citizens, making it essential to understand and respect its tenets.
Towards the conclusion of the ceremony, the presiding guests honored and felicitated the Adhikar Mitras for their valuable community service. All Adhikar Mitras and the staff of the District Legal Services Authority worked collaboratively to ensure the program's success, reaffirming the commitment of the legal fraternity in Nayagarh to constitutional principles and public awareness.
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