In open letter on Constitution Day, PM Modi urges citizens to strengthen democracy by exercising right to vote

PM Modi stressed the responsibility of strengthening democracy by exercising the right to vote, and suggested that schools and colleges celebrate Constitution Day by honouring first-time voters turning 18. He expressed confidence that inspiring youth with responsibility and pride will strengthen democratic values and the nation’s future.

“Our Constitution has given us the right to vote. As citizens, it is our duty to never miss the opportunity to vote in national, state and local elections where we are registered. In order to inspire others, we can think of organising special ceremonies every 26th November in schools and colleges to celebrate those youngsters who are turning 18. This way our first-time voters will feel that in addition to being students, they are also active participants in the process of nation-building,” PM Modi wrote.

On Constitution Day, wrote a letter to my fellow citizens in which I’ve highlighted about the greatness of our Constitution, the importance of Fundamental Duties in our lives, why we should celebrate becoming a first time voter and more…https://t.co/i6nQAfeGyu

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2025

The Prime Minister recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s belief that rights flow from the performance of duties and highlighted that fulfilling duties is the foundation of social and economic progress.

He underscored that the policies and decisions taken today will shape the lives of generations to come, and urged citizens to place their duties foremost in their minds as India moves towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

“Inspired by this, as we move forward to realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat, we must always place our duties towards our nation foremost in our minds,” PM Modi wrote.

On Constitution Day, we pay tribute to the framers of our Constitution. Their vision and foresight continue to motivate us in our pursuit of building a Viksit Bharat.

Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human dignity, equality and liberty. While it empowers us with…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2025

In a separate post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human dignity, equality and liberty. While it empowers us with rights, it also reminds us of our duties as citizens, which we should always try to fulfil. These duties are the foundation of a strong democracy.”

He further paid tributes to the framers of the Constitution.

“Their vision and foresight continue to motivate us in our pursuit of building a Viksit Bharat,” he said.