ITANAGAR, Nov 26: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) participated in the Constitution Day celebration at State Legislative Assembly Complex, Itanagar on Sunday. The daylong celebration was organized by the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly with the theme, ‘Pink Constitution Day’ to celebrate the passing of Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 (Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam).
The Governor greeted the people on the Constitution Day, which commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India. He congratulated the Speaker and his team for celebrating the special occasion with a theme to commemorate Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023.
Parnaik said that the Constitution of India grants equality to women and also empowers the State to adopt measures of positive discrimination in favour of women. He said within the framework of democratic polity, our laws, development policies, plans and programmes have aimed at women’s advancement in different spheres.
Empowerment of women involves granting them tools, opportunities and autonomy to do at free will. Rectifying discrimination, ensuring fairness and economic empowerment are important. Education and the spirit of entrepreneurship play a pivotal role.  Nari Sashaktikaran is one way for India to become Viswa Guru again, he said.
The Governor, while expressing concern about depicting women in bad light in movies and entertainment media, called upon the people to educate and inculcate values amongst the male child to respect women and girl child. He also said that community efforts are binding to support the effort of the government in women empowerment.
As part of the Constitution Day celebration, the Governor administered the pledge to the participants, to uphold and abide by the Constitution of India, by reading the Preamble. He also gave away prizes to the winners of competitions, including quiz, extempore speech, calligraphy and mural painting, organized as part of the celebration.
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, Harivansh N. Singh delivered the keynote address. He said that if women and children lead the world, there will be more peace and harmony, while highlighting the background of the passing of the Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam. He drew attention to the enormous contributions of women from epic times and post independence. They made valuable contributions towards women emancipation and empowerment. He also spoke at length outlining various provisions of the Constitution which provided impetus to the growth, development and opportunities for women. Thus providing them dignity and pride.
Earlier, to commemorate the Constitution Day, the Governor unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, titled ‘Into the future’ amidst singing of Gandhi ji’s favourite Bhajan, ‘Vaishnav Jana To Tene Kahiye’, at the entrance of the State Legislative Assembly Complex. He also felicitated Ashish Bose, principal sculptor of the statue on the occasion.
The Governor complimented Speaker Pasang D. Sona and his team for the concept and selection of an inspiring and unique statue of the Father of the Nation. He said that the statue embodied the core values that guide our nation. 

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