Constitution now fully implemented in J&K, says PM Narendra Modi as UT observes Constitution Day for first time

Social justice is the spirit of the constitution, he said, adding that a developed India is one where everyone has dignity of life.

“Our Constitution makers knew that India’s aspirations, India’s dreams will reach new heights with time. They knew that the needs of independent India and its citizens will change, challenges will change. That is why they did not leave our Constitution as just a mere book of laws. Rather, they made it a living, continuously flowing stream,” Modi said.

Change over last 10 years

The PM also contrasted the socio-economic situation in India after Independence with the change that has come in the last 10 years.

“Social justice is the spirit of the constitution,” he asserted.

He said that in the past 10 years, 4 crore people who were homeless for generations, got a house, while more than 10 crore women received free LPG (liquified petroleum gas) connections. As regards tapwater at home, the beneficiary count stood at 12 crore households, Modi said.

‘Human values cornerstone of laws’

The PM said that human values are the cornerstone of the law in today’s India. He pointed to the set of “new laws for a new India”.

He also talked about the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam that promises women’s reservation.

Those over 70 years of age are now getting free health care in the country, he added.