The Indian Constitution Day was celebrated at Nagaland University on November 26, 2024, at I. Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Lumami. The event was chaired by Dr. Deepak Bhaskar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science. The National Song was presented by the Chumpo PG Men’ Hostellers, informed a press release by the NU PRO.

In his welcome address, Prof. M.K. Sinha, Dean of the Social Sciences, spoke about the history, inception, and future prospects of the Constitution. Dr. Likhase Sangtam, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Coordinator of the programme, provided insights into the background of the making of the Indian Constitution and the significance of Constitution Day, emphasizing its role in incorporating the diverse nature of Indian society.

Dr. Shasanka S. Pati, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, read the Preamble in Hindi, followed by Teisozelhou Beio, Convenor of the Nagaland University Research Scholars Forum, Lumami, who read it in English.

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Prof. Jagadish K. Patnaik, Vice Chancellor of Nagaland University, was the Guest of Honour. He spoke about the Constitution as a living testament to India’s diversity, stressing that India is not a country of one race but a land of harmony. He shared details about the Constitution’s calligraphic writing, its 25 parts, and 12 schedules, offering the audience a deeper understanding of its framework.

Dr. Sandeep Gupta, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, delivered remarks of appreciation for the programme. The program, attended by Statutory Officers, Deans, HoDs, faculty, administrative staff, research scholars, and PG students, concluded with the National Anthem sung by the Nagaland University Students’ Union, Lumami.