(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
Mumbai, November 27, 2019: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), India’s premier container port celebrated Samvidhan Divas to commemorate the adoption of Constitution of India on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 with great enthusiasm and participation of all the officials and staff of JNPT.

The Preamble of the Constitution of India was read out by Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman, JNPT in the presence of Head of Departments, officers and staff of JNPT.

“On this day, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and democracy of this great country. Today we pay our homage to the father of Indian constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for capturing the true spirit to make India a Sovereign, Secular, Socialist, Democratic and Republic Nation. The right to life and the freedom of speech empower citizens to lead a life according to their choice. JNPT is proud of its contribution to the nation and of upholding the constitutional values,” said Sethi.

It was on November 26, 1949 that the Constituent Assembly of India formally adopted the Constitution of India, which subsequently came into effect on January 26, 1950. Accordingly, November 26 is celebrated as the country’s Constitution Day every year to value and preserve the rich heritage and the composite culture of India. This year, JNPT will be holding year-long activities highlighting citizens’ duties through talks, rallies and other activities as part of the awareness campaign.