Bengaluru, July 5
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar emphasised the fundamental responsibility of every Indian citizen to safeguard the Constitution while inaugurating a 14-foot bronze statue of BR Ambedkar at the Bengaluru rural district administrative building.
Speaking at the event, CM DK Shivakumar said that BR Ambedkar drafted the Constitution with the vision of ensuring equality and social justice for every citizen of India.
He said that Ambedkar's ideals of education, equality and social justice remain relevant even today, and added that the Karnataka government has introduced a programme to familiarise school children with the Preamble of the Constitution.
Shivakumar stated that protecting the Constitution is the responsibility of every citizen and that the state government is committed to upholding constitutional values. He urged the youth to follow Ambedkar's ideals and play an active role in safeguarding the Constitution.
He said the government is committed to the development of the state and plans to establish a new Praja Seva Department to improve public service delivery.
He also said that the government has introduced a programme to deliver property documents directly to citizens as another major public welfare initiative.
Referring to infrastructure development, Shivakumar said that water from the Ettinahole project will be supplied to lakes around Bengaluru to provide better-quality water and rejuvenate water bodies.
He added that the government will always remember the sacrifices made by farmers who gave up their land for development projects and will formulate a special programme to honour them.
He said that the government's primary objectives are the development of the state, protection of the Constitution and public service, and asserted that the present government is a government of the people.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see how Indian states are incorporating constitutional education in schools. Here in the US, we also teach about our founding documents but it's often just theory. The idea of getting kids to actually recite the Preamble is a nice touch. Ambedkar's vision for social justice is truly universal.
Statue unveiling is fine, but what about the actual problems? 🔥 Bengaluru's water crisis is real - let's hope the Ettinahole project actually delivers this time. And that Praja Seva Department needs to be more than just a name. Our public service delivery is pathetic in many areas. Sorry CM, we need concrete results, not just bronze statues!
The emphasis on constitutional values is commendable. I've read about Dr. Ambedkar's work - he was truly a visionary. It's refreshing to see a state government taking the Preamble seriously. From an outsider's perspective, India's federal structure allows such local initiatives which is positive. Hope other states follow.
Respect for Ambedkar and Constitution is good, but let's be honest - the same government that talks about equality also has many corruption cases. 😞 We need leaders who practice what they preach. Also, why is the CM only remembering farmers now? They've been struggling for decades. Actions > speeches.
Finally some meaningful development talk! 🎯 The property document delivery programme is a game-changer for rural folks who have to run from pillar to post for land records. And rejuvenating Bengaluru's lakes is long overdue. Let's hope the CM delivers on these promises. Need more of this practical governance.
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