A 5-day national seminar on “Celebrating Constitutional Values” and celebrating Constitution Day, marking acceptance of the constitution of India as the life of Indian democracy, was organised by the Sri Bayalu Basaveshwara Cultural Development Association from 26th to 30th November at Suvarna Bhavan, Hubballi, Karnataka. The event was part of the celebration of the 75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution and was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture.
The event was held with the aim to strengthen the level of awareness about the Indian Constitution, the values enshrined in it. It also aimed at imbibing the values of nation-building, civic responsibility and protection of the constitution and implementing them in lives. Students, teachers, legal experts, researchers, community members, and volunteers actively participated in the event.
The inaugural session opened with ceremonial lamp lighting by the chief guest, Police Inspector (Dharwad) Shri Nagayya Kadadevermath, followed by speeches by dignitaries and the national anthem by the student choir. The objectives and plan of the event were also explained to the participants.
The 5-day event scheduled various activities around the various themes that focused on the Indian Constitution, its values, its relevance, fundamental rights and duties. The 5-day event buzzed with activities like keynote addresses, documentary and film screenings, photo & poster exhibitions, interactive sessions, preamble reading group discussions, expert lectures, panel discussions, constitutional quizzes, essay writing competitions, and drama performances, among others. More than 500 participants attended the event. Winning certificates were issued to participants during the valedictory ceremony, and volunteers were appreciated for their efforts.
The launch of a social media campaign on ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ and a special Pledge Ceremony were the highlights of the final day.
