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LS Speaker Om Birla: Constitution is the soul of the nation, not just governance
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:50 PM
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that the Indian Constitution serves as the spiritual and moral foundation of the country, going beyond its role as a legal framework for governance.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has described the Indian Constitution as the very soul of the nation, asserting that its significance extends far beyond being a mere framework for governance. In a recent address, he highlighted the foundational role the document plays in shaping the identity and unity of the country.
The Speaker noted that while the Constitution provides the structural rules for the functioning of the state, it also embodies the collective aspirations and values of the Indian people. He stressed that this document is not just a legal text but a living entity that guides the moral and social fabric of the society.
Birla’s remarks underscore the reverence in which the Constitution is held within the Indian political discourse. By labeling it the 'soul of the nation,' he reinforced the idea that constitutional values are central to the country's progress and stability.
The statement serves as a reminder to citizens and policymakers alike of the deep respect due to the constitutional framework that underpins India's democratic journey.
The Speaker noted that while the Constitution provides the structural rules for the functioning of the state, it also embodies the collective aspirations and values of the Indian people. He stressed that this document is not just a legal text but a living entity that guides the moral and social fabric of the society.
Birla’s remarks underscore the reverence in which the Constitution is held within the Indian political discourse. By labeling it the 'soul of the nation,' he reinforced the idea that constitutional values are central to the country's progress and stability.
The statement serves as a reminder to citizens and policymakers alike of the deep respect due to the constitutional framework that underpins India's democratic journey.