Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Shillong, in collaboration with the Department of Law, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), today commemorated Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) through a special programme convened at the NEHU campus. The event aimed to deepen constitutional awareness and mark the adoption of the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949.

The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from the Head of Department, faculty members, legal scholars, research scholars, and a large number of law students.

The observance began with the collective reading of the Preamble, administered by Prof. Jyoti J. Mozika, Head of the Department of Law, NEHU. The solemn recitation reaffirmed the commitment to uphold the fundamental ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity enshrined in the Constitution.

The technical session featured Dr. Naveen Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Law, NEHU, as the Resource Person. Delivering a comprehensive lecture, Dr. Kumar covered a wide spectrum of themes central to the making of the Indian Constitution.
He began with an introduction to Constitution Day, explaining its purpose in fostering civic awareness and honouring the monumental work of the Constitution’s framers.

He elaborated on the formation of the Constituent Assembly, detailing how it was constituted under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 and represented diverse linguistic, cultural and social sections of the country. Dr. Kumar then discussed the genesis of the idea of a written constitution, tracing its intellectual roots to India’s freedom struggle and the demand for self-governance, as well as to global constitutional developments of the time.

Providing a concise historical overview, Dr. Kumar highlighted the early discussions on constitutional reforms, the National Movement’s contributions, and the pivotal role played by leaders such as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Dr. Kumar presented a clear timeline of the drafting process, from the Assembly’s first session on 9 December 1946 to the adoption of the Constitution on 26 November 1949.

Dr. Kumar also highlighted the importance of Fundamental Duties, encouraging students to view duties as essential complements to rights. He concluded his address with an inspiring quote by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, urging students to uphold constitutional morality and remain vigilant stewards of democracy.

Speaking during the programme, Dr. Ravi Kant Mishra, Associate Professor and Principal Coordinator of the event, thanked CBC for organising the observance at NEHU. He noted that Constitution Day holds particular relevance for law students, as it strengthens their understanding of constitutional values and reinforces their responsibility as future legal professionals. Dr. Mishra added that such programmes connect classroom learning with national constitutional culture.

The Shillong event coincided with the National Function held at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi, where the President of India-joined by the Vice President, Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha and other dignitaries-led the nation in reading the Preamble. This nationwide observance underscores the collective commitment to constitutional values across all institutions.

The joint effort by CBC and NEHU helped students relate personally to the Constitution, allowing them to see its ideals reflected in their own journeys and ambitions.