Mass Recitation of the Preamble Organised at BCCL on Constitution Day
The event began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the portrait of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
On the occasion of Constitution Day, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, a mass recitation of the Preamble was organised today at Coal Bhawan, BCCL Headquarters.
The programme was presided over by CMD Mr. Manoj Kumar Agarwal. Present on the occasion were Director (Human Resources) Mr. Murali Krishna Ramaiah, Director (Technical) Operations Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Chief Vigilance Officer Mr. Aman Raj, all General Managers of the Headquarters, Heads of Departments, and a large number of officers and staff.
The event began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the portrait of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. CMD Mr. Manoj Kumar Agarwal, along with all directors and senior officials, offered floral tributes and reaffirmed their constitutional commitment before a copy of the Constitution.
Following this, CMD Mr. Manoj Kumar Agarwal and Director (Technical Operations) Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh recited the Preamble in Hindi and English respectively, administering an oath of allegiance to the ideals, principles, and values enshrined in the Constitution.
In his address, CMD Mr. Manoj Kumar Agarwal highlighted that Constitution Day serves to internalize the core principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, while also enhancing public awareness of democratic values. He noted that the Constitution is not only the foundation of governance but also inspires citizens to remain vigilant about their rights and duties.
Constitution Day has been celebrated annually since 2015, when the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment declared 26 November as Constitution Day to promote constitutional values among citizens. On this day, mass readings of the Preamble are organised across government offices, educational institutions, and public organisations nationwide to strengthen pride, respect, and loyalty toward the Constitution.
The programme concluded with all officers and employees pledging to uphold the unity, integrity, and democratic values of the nation in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution.
