Uh respected chairman side of this uh program uh with due respect to Dr par Member of Parliament who is also the president of vck and all the distinguished guests and the diners and I F content at the outset I would like to express my sincere thanks to the organizers of this
Conference for associating me with this conference uh I would also like like to congratulate the organizers for Having the courage to organize this conference on these five topics so I would like to bring breathings from the members and leaders of my party the voice of the people
Party and also from the people of my state mik uh I would like to begin my speech with a reminder that we live in a free country and that each one of us is free as human being I would also like to mention that the actual beauty of India
Lies in its ierse I mean in its diverse nature and characteristic and that the strength of India lies in the unity of its people India is proudly known as the largest democracy in the world however the question here is whether different cultures traditions and practices are allowed to trve freely
In this country and that the rights of the minority are respected the reply is straight away yes till 2014 when the new dispensation came to power at the center efforts were made to throtle the freedom of the people especially the rights of the minorities we should not forget that the constitution of India
Was adopted in the name of the people of India it was reflected in the Preamble of the Constitution of India which says that we the people of India having solemly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign socialist secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens justice social economic and
Political Liberty of exort and expression belief faith and worship equality of status and opportunity and to promote among them all fraternity assuring the Dignity of the citizens and unity and integrity of the country the fres of the Constitution we’re fully aware that in a democratic country like India people or its citizens are
Supreme and that any action on the part of the rulers has to be in accordance with the provision of India which the people have agreed to adopt it took almost 3 years to deliberate and debate on various Provisions in the constitution of India before it was finally passed and adopted
On the 26th November 1949 the constituent assembly had to listen to the Views and opinions of members representing different communities and region we cannot deny the fact that there were many areas which were brought into the dominant of India through the use of force like the Ki states which
Has now formed part of the state of mhar the execution of the instrument of ACC stands witness to the fact that we were never part of India before the Advent of the British even our leaders have made it very clear while deliberating in the constituent assembly
That we do not want to be assimilated completely into the Indian culture and way of life which has therefore culminated in the incorporation of the six Shute into the constitution of India therefore the present leadership needs to be reminded that though we have agreed to
Be part on Person of India we are not willing to give up our Traditions cultures beliefs and practices furthermore it would be foolish to imagine that we will be less patriotic because we are governed with different provision of the Constitution a case in point is the American federal system in which the
Unit in the Federation enjoy vast amount of autonomy which is also the source of strength and emergence of the United States of America as a super power it would be wrong to suggest that all Indians have to bre one religion one culture one tradition one language in
Order to make India strong and powerful rather it will disintegrate the country and promote divisions and hostility among the people of India in fact it is the duty and responsibility of those who are at the helm of aairs to ensure harmonious and and cordial relationship among all
Communities in India and to create a sense of Brotherhood among different sections of people of the country when it comes to religion it needs to be reminded that religion is not supposed to be the subject matter of the state however it is purely a personal matter it is disturbing to see that
There are groups and organization who are trying to impose their belief culture and religion on the entire population of the country this I feel is not acceptable and must be resisted and opposed vly the manner in which the constitution of India was framed and the the powers and function
Of different authorities are vested is indicative of the fact that c and state relation should remain cordial at all times for the smooth functioning of the federal structure in the country however it is very unfortunate that National parties in India have many a Time misused constitutional provision for their own political benefits the
Constitution of India has in article 1541 cluse one mentioned that Governors must ever remain conscious of their constitutional obligation and not to sacrifice either political responsibility of parliamentary convention at the altar of FAL expediency however despite this clear statement we have seen and we have witnessed numerous instances where
Governors were behaving as mere agents at the hands of the ruling dispensation in the center moreover it was mentioned very clearly in the constitution of India that Governors has no discretionary power except in certain and specific provision according to article 1631 which speaks about the Council of ministers and the governor within the
Inverted comma in his discretion cluse one of this article it says the difference between article 741 and article 1631 is that the latter speaks of any functions required by the Constitution to be exercised by the governor in his discretion but the only incenses of functions required by the Constitution
To be exercised by the governor are number one the power of the governor of ass from under par n of the six and the functions of a governor appointed to be administrator of the Union territory under article 2392 the power to make rules under article 371 a1d matters related to dang District
Under article 371 1f the inut allocation of money provided by the government of India between parts of nagaland under article 371 2 31 A2 B the Express in his discretion in article 161 661 should also be read accordingly Clause two of this article says besides the governor has certain special responsibilities under article
3712 371 A1 B 371 C 371 FG which the governor has to discharge according to directions issued by the president and therefore without the need to consult his Council of ministers and cluse three of this article says unless a PO article expressly so provided an obligation by
The adopted of the government to act in his discretion cannot be infered by implication article 163 makes it quite clear that except in cases where the governor is required to act in his discretion he is to act on the advice of the Council of ministers we have been witnessing the
Arm twisting tactics adopted by the central government through the use of central agencies like ads C in order to pursue their political agenda it is very much unfortunate that parties in power have openly disregarded the rule of law you know why I decide to attend this
Conference today it is because I I amend the danger that may put the country at risk I strongly feel that we should be prepared to fight back not only for our personal survival but for the protection of the Constitution of India the growth of India does not depend on which
Religion we belong to however it depends very much on good and effective governance personally I understand that there is no other principle which is better than what it is written in the scripture which has been my very foundation in the field of politics therefore I strongly believe
That it would be for the interest of the country that we incorporate God’s principle into our politics the holy scriptures have categorically stated that the kind of governance which Almighty had commanded if I may be allowed to make the mention that according to the book of
Deuteronomy 16 verse 19 and 20 it says you shall not pervert Justice you shall not show partiality nor take bright for a bright blinds the eyes of the wise and twist the words of the righteous you shall follow what is all together just that you may live and inherit the land
Which the Lord your God is giving to you if we decide to incorporate God’s principle there is no place for Injustice there is no place for corruption and there is no place for partiality in the government I would also like to quote what weu the founder of Singapore said he said I quot that we cannot afford to forget the public order personal security economic and social progress and prosperity are not the national order of things that they that they depend on ceaseless effort and serious attention from an honest and Effective Government that the people must elect so
The bottom line here is that only clean and Effective Government Can really promote the state can really develop the country not any other Factor therefore it is our duty to protect the freedom which we have achieved through the struggle of our leaders India does not belong to any
Political party it belongs to the people of different communities regions and ethnic groups who have come together to make India an independent country why should we allow someone to take away our freedom there has been an attempt to create a narrative that India belongs only to the Hindi speaking
People or the Hindus for that matter man however this narrative is not going to last as it is not based on facts and trueth therefore through this platform I would like to call upon all the right taking people in this country to rise up above Party politics irrespective of C gree religion
Ethnicity to save this country and Safeguard the constitution of India what the country requires now is a fight against corruption poverty exploitation we need to get rid of this Petty politics who’s trying to influence people in the name of religion sometimes the minds of innocent people are being diverged from real
Issues it is our duty to Enlighten the people about the real issues that the country is facing let us work together with to make India as super power let us not divide India in the name of religion C and ethnicity let us also strengthen the bond among different states in the
Country and maintain its true Federal Spirit lastly but not the least I will call upon each one of you let us resolve to fight for more autonomy to the states and for the protection and promotion of the indigenous people of respected states with these view words thank you thank you very
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