Last Updated on 15/08/2024 by Arun jain
Emphasising on the importance of freedom and independence, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Thursday said that the recent events in Bangladesh remind us of the need to exercise our rights and discharge our duties. In his address after hoisting the national flag at the Supreme Court premises, CJI Chandrachud explained the importance of Independence Day and said that this day reminds us to understand all the values of the Constitution and the duties of the people of the country towards each other and the nation.
CJI Chandrachud said, “What is happening in Bangladesh today shows how precious freedom is to us. It is very easy to take freedom and independence lightly, but it is important to understand the stories of the past to remind us how important these things are.” The CJI’s remarks come after two weeks of violent unrest in Bangladesh. Widespread incidents of attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh after the resignation and flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 have raised concerns in India.
Highlighting the significance of Independence Day, the CJI said, “On this day we honour our commitment to realise the dreams of all those who laid down their lives for this country and who lived to make it great.” He added, “Every beating heart in India, regardless of their age or stature, is filled with a deep emotional sense of patriotism and gratitude to our freedom fighters when we see our majestic flag fluttering in the wind of freedom on Independence Day.”
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal was also present on the occasion. He said that the Constitution is supreme and it should be assimilated by the legislature, executive and judiciary so that India can become a developed nation.
Supreme Court Bar Association President and senior advocate Kapil Sibal also stressed the importance of freedom on this occasion. He said, “On 15 August, Jawaharlal Nehru said that I am the first servant of the people of India. This is the spirit in which we want to retain our independence. We need to be free, we need equality, we need to get rid of poverty.”
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)