NDTV unveils ‘NDTV INDIA SAMVAD’ with the Inaugural Edition: Samvidhan@75

NDTV hosted the inaugural edition of ‘NDTV INDIA SAMVAD’—Samvidhan@75, a special tribute to 75 years of the Indian Constitution. Held on November 24, this conclave brought together eminent leaders, legal scholars, and visionary thinkers who engaged in insightful discussions focused on the fundamental values enshrined in the Constitution.

 In this first edition of NDTV India Samvad, there were in-depth discussions on various aspects of the Constitution, celebrating its 75th anniversary on Sunday. Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the 50th Chief Justice of India, Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary and Minority Affairs, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, Former Chief Justice of India, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (BJP) & Former Law Minister, along with many other prominent personalities, participated in the eve

 Justice Chandrachud strongly advocated for the collegium system of appointing judges, stating that many misconceptions surround its functioning. He called it a "very good system in the federal structure."

 On the occasion, NDTV also honoured Shri KK Venugopal, former Attorney General of India, for his exemplary service to safeguard India’s constitution.

 Kiren Rijiju emphasized that the most significant attack on the Constitution occurred in 1976. He stated, "If we follow what is written in the Constitution, India will develop."

 On the topic of judges joining politics, Chief Justice Chandrachud noted that judges are also ordinary citizens and, after retirement, are entitled to pursue any work permissible for a citizen. He said, "However, society holds judges to a higher standard of behavior. Judges themselves must decide what is appropriate for them to do post-retirement."

 Justice U.U. Lalit highlighted that the Constitution does not endorse the government having any religion. He said, "Every citizen has the right to adopt their own religion. However, violence and riots in the name of religion have marred this country. The riots of 1947 were a wound of our history. While we have overcome much in the last 75 years, such issues still arise occasionally."

 Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Qureshi remarked that no country has more diversity than India. He highlighted the importance of the Election Commission, noting that it was the first institution incorporated into the Constitution.

 NDTV’s Senior Managing Editor Santosh Kumar stated that NDTV India Samvad marks the beginning of a series that will serve as a platform for discussing critical issues and ideas. He described Samvidhan@75 as the first installment, adding that "as the country celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Constitution, this special program will add a new dimension to the occasion."

 The dialogues throughout the day underscored how the Constitution remains the cornerstone of India’s democratic evolution, upholding its core principles of justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental rights.

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