(Video) Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) The Big Picture: Know Your Constitution

Topic: Know Your Constitution

Guest:

Shekhar Iyer, (Senior Journalist)
Chakshu Roy, (Head of Outreach, PRS Legislative Research)

Topic Description:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday marked the occasion of Constitution Day of India and said the day is to pay homage to the inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi and the commitment of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He said many such representatives had paved the way for the Navnirman of India. “The country should remember those efforts, for this purpose, it was decided to celebrate November 26 as Constitution Day 5 years ago,” the prime minister said while addressing the nation at the 80th All India Presiding Officers Conference. The prime minister said everything from the role of the three parts of the constitution to decorum is described in the Constitution itself. The PM said now our effort should be that the common citizen understands of the Constitution should be more comprehensive. “Nowadays you hear KYC… Know Your Customer is an important aspect of digital security. Similarly, KYC i.e. Know Your Constitution can also strengthen our constitutional safeguard,” he added.