Academic Departments at University of Jammu unite to celebrate Constitution Day with Focus on Constitutional Literacy and National Duty

JAMMU: The Department of Buddhist Studies today commemorated Constitution Day with a solemn reading of the Preamble and a lecture emphasizing the enduring relevance of India's founding document. Dr. Vivek Sharma, delivered a powerful address on the sanctity of the Constitution. “It is imperative that we preserve the sanctity of the Indian Constitution, a document painstakingly crafted by its framers to build our nation,” Dr. Vivek Sharma stated. “To achieve this, we must actively practise the values enshrined within it.

The ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, as well as our commitment to secularism, socialism, democracy, and a republican spirit, are all embedded in the Preamble and must be adopted by every citizen.” Dr. Sharma further elaborated on the contemporary significance of the Constitution, highlighting how the foresight of its creators continues to guide the nation's progress towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’ or Developed India.

Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Buddhist Studies, also addressed the gathering, paying solemn tribute to the architects of the Constitution, including Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, and all members of the Constituent Assembly.“The Constitution is not merely a legal document; it is a sacred charter that guarantees every Indian equal opportunity and the right to a dignified life,” said Dr. Rajesh Sharma. “It lays down a strong and unwavering path for national development.” He noted that the nationwide observance of Constitution Day, an initiative started under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has significantly deepened public consciousness and understanding of democratic principles. Concluding his address, Dr. Rajesh Sharma urged the students to internalize their constitutional duties. “I call upon every student to reaffirm their commitment to conduct themselves in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution, both in their personal and professional lives.”

Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated annually on November 26 to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. The event concluded on a poignant and unified note, with all attendees joining together to sing the National Anthem, fostering a collective sense of national pride. The ceremony was attended by faculty members including Dr. Rohit Sharma and Dr. Ekta Kumari, among others.

Department of Law, University of Jammu Celebrates Constitution Day

The Department of Law, University of Jammu, commemorated Constitution Day on 26 November 2025 with a solemn and meaningful event held in the Moot Court Hall of the Department. The celebration witnessed active participation from students, research scholars, office staff, and faculty members.

The proceedings were conducted by Ms. Parul Sharma (Ph.D. Scholar), who administered the oath of the Preamble of the Constitution of India, reaffirming the participants’ commitment to the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution.

The gathering was addressed by Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, Former Head and Dean, Faculty of Law, who spoke about the historical significance of Constitution Day and highlighted the transformative role of Justice, Equality, and Liberty enshrined in the Constitution in shaping India’s democratic governance. He emphasized the responsibility of legal scholars and future practitioners in upholding constitutional ideals.

Prof. Manju Jamwal, Head and Dean, Faculty of Law, also delivered an enlightening address, stressing the need for deeper constitutional literacy and the relevance of constitutional values in contemporary legal education. She encouraged students to embody the spirit of the Constitution in their academic and professional pursuits.

The programme concluded with a collective resolve to uphold and promote the constitutional philosophy that continues to guide the nation. The event reinforced the importance of constitutional awareness among students and emphasized the role of legal education in nurturing informed, responsible, and ethically grounded citizens.

THE LAW SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU CELEBRATES CONSTITUTION DAY

The Law School, University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Naari Shakti Sangathan, celebrated Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) with great zeal to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution and to honour Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, its chief architect.

The programme began with a welcome address by Ms. Mamta Singh, setting the tone for the event. The Chief Guest of the event was Prof. J.P. Jooral, DAA and Head & Dean, Department of Statistics. He is in address highlighted the historical importance of the day and the timeless values embedded in the Constitution.

Prof. Archana Kesar, Former Dean Social Sciences was the Guest of Honour. She highlighted the central role of the Constitution in the country’s progress and noted that its enduring provisions have guided India’s evolution into a strong and vibrant nation.

Dr. Bindu Sangra, Senior Assistant Professor, The Law School, was the Key-note speaker of the event. She spoke about the fundamental values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution. She emphasized upon the need for constitutional literacy, awareness of citizens’ duties, and the essential role of youth in nurturing democratic institutions.

Thereafter, a collective reading of the Preamble was conducted, with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and staff members, reflecting their commitment to constitutional ideals.

Department of Political Science organized a workshop to commemorate the Constitution Day

(26th November, 2025, Jammu) A workshop on the topic ‘Constitutionalism in India: Emerging Trends and Challenges’ was organized by the Department of Political Science , University of Jammu to commemorate the Constitution Day ( Samvidhan Diwas) on 26th November , 2025 in the conference hall of the Department. The proceeding of the workshop was focused on the spirit of constitution and constitutionalism in India. While setting the tone of workshop in his introductory address Professor Baljit Singh Mann, Head, Department of Political Science, made an introspection of the philosophical insights of the Indian constitution. In the historical context, he went deep into the various occasions and instances which were important milestones in the evolution of the constitution and constitutionalism in India.

He termed constitution as a ‘living document’ which has grown and expanded with the passage of times even through various amendments leading to the positive growth of constitutionalism in the country. At the same time Prof. Mann stressed upon the growing trends and challenges which have affected the spirit of constitutionalism. Overall, he emphasized for alert and informed citizenry to keep alive the spirit of the constitution. Later Professor Suneel Kumar gave his views on methodological aspects of the formation of different constitutions of the world with special reference to the Indian constitution. Prof. Kumar opined that every country in world has a constitution, but every country do not have constitutionalism.

Only democratic countries constitutions are based on the concept of constitutionalism; the core idea of which is the limited and responsible government. Dr. Mool Raj, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science discussed upon the constitutional morality in India referring to various enactments having the moral basis etc. He focused on constitutional morality as a concept in context of India particularly, and termed it as an integral part of constitutionalism; which turns constitutional text into constitutional culture. Students of Masters degree programme of the department also presented their views. Mridul Jamwal presented her views on the topic “ Evolution of Constitutionalism in India: Lessons from the forgotten History’ and traced the deep roots of constitutional thought in India stretching from ancient normative traditions to colonial constitutional experiments. She highlighted how forgotten historical moments continue to shape modern constitutional practice. Rashmi Sharma spoke on the topic ‘From Rights to Responsibilities: Our path to a better India’ wherein she highlighted, how constitutional rights and fundamental duties complement each other and how responsible citizenship is essential for strengthening of constitutionalism in India. Palak Sharma presented her views on the topic ‘Challenges to Constitutionalism in India’ and examined key issues such as institutional stress, majoritarian tendencies, federal tensions and socio-economic inequalities and issues that shape and sometimes strain the functioning of constitutionalism in Indian democracy. Mitangi Mahajan also expressed her views on the topic ‘Recent Trends of Constitutionalism in India’ and analyzed the latest transformations in constitutional discourse from judicial activism. She argued that constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment, but it has to be cultivated. She spoke on evolution of federalism, digital constitutionalism and rise of judicial constitutionalism in India. Dr. Shaweta Chowdhary , Assistant. Professor in the Department conducted the proceedings of the workshop and also presented the vote of thanks. Dr. Ellora Puri, Dr. Harjit Singh, Mr. Vishwadeep Chib (Assistant Professors), research scholars and students of the department were also present on the occasion.