Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla & Law Minister Inaugurate India's First Constitution Museum, Celebrating 75th Anniversary
This first constitution museum is inaugurated by Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, and the Hon'ble Minister of State for Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Sonipat. Other dignitaries include Founding Chancellor of the university, also MP, Shri Naveen Jindal.
This was described as a historic milestone by Shri Om Birla, which would familiarize the future generations about the origin of the Constitution and the processes that took place to incorporate it. He highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken the initiative in 2015 to observe the day as Constitution Day and recognize the vision that founded the nation. Shri Birla emphasized that it is not a mere legal document but a direction towards equality, liberty, and justice. He lauded India's democracy to unite diverse cultures across the banner of *Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam*—the world is one family.
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that the Constitution is three foundational principles based on equality, liberty, and fraternity. He cited Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in saying independence could be sustained only through equality. He welcomed Shri Naveen Jindal for his inputs to the nation, particularly empowering citizens to hoist the National Flag with pride. Shri Meghwal hoped the lawmakers would visit the museum for a new digital perspective about the making of the Constitution.
Speaking on the occasion, Chancellor Shri Naveen Jindal said that the museum was a tribute to the vision of India's Founding Fathers. The Constitution balances individual rights against state powers and delivers justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, he said with the Preamble itself enshrining the philosophy of constitutionalism. The museum, in his words, marked 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution which celebrated the philosophy of constitutionalism.
Professor Vice Chancellor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar thanked the dignitaries, and he announced a National Convention on the Constitution of India from 23 to 25 November. This would invite distinguished speakers joining that could include former Chief Justices, Supreme Court judges, senior advocates, and parliamentarians to enhance discussions on the legacy of the Constitution.
