December 17, 2024
Mamata Thakur’s speech on ‘Republic of India’, as mentioned in the Preamble, during the Special Discussion on the 75th anniversary of adoption of the Constitution of India
Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to you hon. Vice-Chairperson Sir. The first speaker from the All India Trinamool Congress, delivered speech on the “Judicial System” as delineated in the Constitution’s Preamble. Following this, the next speaker addressed another vital component of the Constitution Preamble: “We are citizens of India.” I aim to examine the third element from the Preamble of the Constitution: Democracy and the Republic. India is the world’s largest democracy, and the nation’s constitution was drafted by Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar in his capacity as Chairman of the Drafting Committee. Mahapran Yogendra Nath Mandal of Bengal and the Matua Samaj of Bengal played a significant role in securing Dr. Ambedkar’s election to the Constituent Assembly. As a Bengali and a member of the Matua community, I take pride in this historical contribution. Strengthening the borders – Strengthening the borders of democracy is critical in today’s multi-faceted world. Encroachment on sovereign territory, attacks on troops, aggressive emigration and ongoing border skirmishes demand immediate attention. Of India’s 4,000 km. border with Bangladesh, West Bengal alone shares a 2,270 km. border with Bangladesh, which is more than that of the other four states combined. Recent incidents of violence against minorities and their places of worship in Bangladesh are deeply disturbing and highly condemnable. As we advocate for the security of minorities in Bangladesh, the Central Government should ensure the same security for minorities in India. However, the security of diplomats’ property must be prioritized to uphold international obligations! At the end of this discussion, the Prime Minister must come to the House and deliver his speech. The All-India Trinamool Congress believes in unity in diversity. I thank our leaders Mamata Bandhopadhyay and Abhishek Bandhopadhyay, and yourself for giving me the opportunity to participate in this historic discussion. Jai Bangla.
