International Day of Democracy observed

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Channareddy Patil Tunnur, MLA, inaugurating an event on the occasion of International Day of Democracy in Yadgir on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Channareddy Patil Tunnur, MLA, said that India’s unique democratic system stands on a strong foundation of harmony and built upon equality, liberty, and fraternity.

​He was speaking on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy and at the taluk and district-level Youth Parliament Competition at the District Administrative Auditorium in Yadgir on Tuesday.

Mr. Tunnur said the United Nations and other international bodies declared International Day of Democracy to uphold democratic values, protect human rights, and promote peace, development, and stability globally. He noted that ideals such as fraternity are central to the Preamble of the Constitution of India. “Every citizen celebrating this day should spread the core democratic values of liberty, equality, and fraternity to the entire world,” he added.

District Commissioner Rahul Pandve emphasised that India’s constitution was crafted to preserve democratic values. He urged citizens to remain aware of their fundamental duties alongside their rights, reiterating Dr. Ambedkar’s message: “Educate, Agitate, and Organise.”

​Delivering a lecture, retired degree college principal Sarvodaya Shivaputra remarked that elements of democracy existed even during the eras of Buddha and Basaveshwar, both of whom strove for humanity and an equal society. He noted that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s ideals remain timeless truths, and the legislature, executive, and judiciary continue to safeguard India’s democracy.

Kumari Arpita administered the oath of the Preamble to the Constitution.

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