Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan Emphasizes Constitutional Democracy for National Unity
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan stated that while political integration unifies territories, constitutional democracy is essential to unite citizens. Speaking at the 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations in Secunderabad, he highlighted the importance of ensuring equal rights, dignity, and opportunities for all Indians. He credited Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose for their roles in the freedom struggle, while noting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's pivotal contribution in integrating princely states. The event marked the anniversary of the 1948 integration of the erstwhile Hyderabad State into the Indian Union following Operation Polo. The Vice-President also noted the current focus on building a developed India by 2047.
Why it matters
The remarks underscore the government's focus on shifting the narrative of national unity from mere territorial consolidation to the active protection of constitutional rights and equal opportunity for all citizens.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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