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Centre sets apart November 26 as Constitution Day

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New Delhi: The central government on Monday said that November 26 would henceforth be marked as Constitution Day.

On this day in 1949, the Indian Constitution was adopted, and came into force on January 26, 1950.

The ministry of social justice and empowerment would be the nodal ministry for organising the Constitution Day activities.

“This year, the country is celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. ‘Constitution Day’ will be part of these year-long nationwide celebrations. This will be a tribute to Dr. Ambedkar,” said an official statement.

A number of activities will be taken up by other ministries and departments on November 26.

The ministry of parliamentary affairs will illuminate Parliament House complex to commemorate the day.

The preamble to the constitution will be read out in school assemblies by all students to mark Constitution Day. One period will be devoted for a talk on the salient features of the constitution and its making. A guest speaker or one of the teachers will give the talk.

“Essay competitions and quizzes will be organised on the constitution. An online essay competition will be held on the subject by all CBSE-affiliated schools,” the statement added.

The external affairs ministry has instructed all missions/stations abroad where Indian schools are located to ensure observance of Constitution Day.

“It is proposed that these missions/posts may undertake translation of the constitution in local language and consider its distribution among academic and research institutions, parliaments and Indology centres,” it said.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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