Mizoram Governor Graces Celebration of Constitution Day

Aizawl, the 26th November, 2025: The significant national event marking India’s adoption of its Constitution, celebrated as Constitution Day – Samvidhan Diwas, was observed today at the Gauhati High Court, Aizawl Bench, in line with similar programmes across the country. The programme was graced by the presence of General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) as the Chief Guest.

Addressing the gathering, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh highlighted that November 26 is not merely the day the Indian Constitution was adopted but also a profound reminder of its enduring value, its vision and its timeless relevance. He described the Constitution as a visionary document that continues to guide India towards a brighter future, emphasising that the Gauhati High Court Aizawl Bench bears a crucial responsibility in upholding justice and protecting the rights of the people of Mizoram under its framework. Praising the legacy of the Constituent Assembly led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, he noted that it had crafted a living Constitution capable of evolving with time. The Assembly, he said, had successfully enshrined the noble ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for all citizens while keeping the nation’s long-term progress in view.

Mizoram Governor described the Constitution as the soul of democracy and the judiciary as its guardian. He commended the various initiatives of the Gauhati High Court in ensuring the people of Northeast India, with rich diversity, enjoy justice and freedom. He pointed out that Mizoram’s strong community bonds, mutual trust, and tradition of living in harmony perfectly reflect the constitutional principle of fraternity mentioned in the Preamble. He stressed that the true power of the Constitution lies in citizens being aware of their rights and duties, stating, “Rights are meaningful only when citizens know how to exercise them. Duties are effective only when people are aware of their importance.”

The Chief Guest expressed appreciation for the establishment of numerous Legal Aid Clinics to enhance legal awareness and urged authorities to expand outreach particularly to students, youth, women, the economically weaker sections, residents of remote villages, marginalized individuals, and victims of exploitation. He asserted that the true protectors of democracy are those citizens and communities who consciously uphold the law. While the Constitution grants fundamental rights, it also imposes fundamental duties, and the strength of the nation depends more on citizens fulfilling their responsibilities than merely possessing laws, he added. The Governor called upon legal professionals to deliver justice impartially, safeguard individual freedoms without disturbing national security, educate the younger generation about the Constitution’s value, promote inclusivity and strive tirelessly to preserve harmony and fraternity.

Justice Marli Vankung, Judge, Gauhati High Court, underscored that fulfilling Fundamental Duties is the responsibility of every citizen and is as important as Fundamental Rights. She warned that focusing only on rights while neglecting duties is detrimental, adding that sincerely discharging the duties assigned by the Constitution alongside enjoying rights would enable the nation to overcome many of its current challenges.

Justice Kaushik Goswami, Judge, Gauhati High Court stressed the importance of the Preamble, stating that its four cornerstone principles – Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity – must not remain mere words but be actively realized in practice. He urged all stakeholders to work towards assisting the needy and uplifting the underprivileged through legal means and stressed that the judiciary must remain accessible to the common people, with courtrooms serving as true sanctuaries of constitutional justice.

After India gained independence from British rule, a Constituent Assembly comprising 299 members was formed to draft the country’s own Constitution. The Assembly met for 165 days across 11 sessions. On August 29, 1947, a Drafting Committee was constituted under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, widely revered as the Father of the Indian Constitution. On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly formally adopted the Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950.

During the programme, Pu Vincent Lalrokima, Member Secretary, Mizoram State Legal Services Authority, delivered the welcome address, and a collective reading of the Preamble was held. Dr. H.T.C. Lalrinchhana, Registrar, Gauhati High Court, Aizawl Bench, proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the event.

The programme was attended by Pi Helen Dawngliani, District & Sessions Judge, Aizawl; Pu Ajit Roy, Secretary to the Governor; Pu T.L. Guite, Secretary, Law & Judicial Department; other government officials and members of the legal fraternity, among others.

 

Larsap hovin Constitution Day lawm a ni (Mizo)

Aizawl, the 26th November, 2025: India ramin ama puala Danpui duan hman theih tura a pawmna ni pawimawh tak, ‘Constitution Day – Samvidhan Diwas’ lawmna chu India ram hmun dangte rualin vawiin khan Gauhati High Court, Aizawl Bench-ah hman a ni a. He hun hi Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan Khuallian niin a telpui a ni.

Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan November ni 29 chu India Danpui hman theih tura pawmna ni a nih mai piah lamah a hlutna, hmathlir tha tak leh tun hun thlenga a la pawimawh zia lantirna hun a ni, a ti a. Kan ram Danpui kaihhruaina hnuaia tun hun thleng thei tura India zinkawng ropui a tih thu sawiin, Gauhati High Court Aizawl Bench chuan Mizoram mipuite dikna leh chanvo humhim turin Danpui hnuaiah mawhphurhna pawimawh tak a neih thu a sawi a. Danpui nung leh mamawh dan a zir zela her danglam theih nei thei tura Dr. B.R Ambedkar kaihhruai Constituent Assembly hmalakna chhuanawm a tih thu sawiin, India hmalam hun tur thui tak ngaihtuah chungin, kan zavai atana tha leh rualkhai taka min phuarkhawmtu – Dikna, Zalenna, Intluktlanna leh Inunauna min pe thei tur Danpui tha tak an siam chhuak a ni, a ti bawk.

Larsap chuan Danpui chu mipui thlan rorelna inghahna bulpui a nih thu leh court rorelna chu Danpui humhimtu a nih thu sawiin, India hmarchhaka cheng hnam hrang hrangte’n dikna leh zalenna an neih theih nana Gauhati High Court sulhnu hrang hrangte fakawm a ti a. Mizorama khawtlang inlungrualna, inrintawkna leh thlamuang taka chenhona chu India Danpui thiltum, ataka lantirna pawimawh tak a nih tih sawiin, Mizo khawtlanga remna, inzahtawnna leh tanrualna chuan Preamble-a inunauna (freternity) zehtel ataka a lantir thu a sawi bawk a. Danpui chu a chhawrtu tur mipuite an hriatthiam chauha thil ti thei a nih thu a sawi bawk.

General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan mipuite’n dan an hriat chian nana Legal Aids Clinic hrang hrang kalpui a ni chu lawmawm tiin, zirlai, thalai, hmeichhia, rethei zawkte, thingtlang kilkhawr zawka awmte, rualbanlo leh pawikhawihna tuartute thleng pha uar zawk kalpui turin kalkhawmte a sawm a. Mipui thlan rorelna hunhimtu chu dan zir chianga hemi tlawhchhana hma la ngamte hi an ni, a ti a. India Danpui chuan dikna leh chanvo min pek rualin kan tih ve tur mawhphurhna fundamental duties min pek tel thu sawiin, a pahniha kan kalkawp tir thiam a tul a, ram chakna hnar chu Dan neih tam lamah ni lovin a kenkawh kawnga mipuite inpeknaah a innghat zawk a ni, a ti a. Dan lam khawihtu kalkhawmte chu a ranglama dikna hlen chhuah a nih theih nante, ram zalenna tibuai lova mimal zalenna vawnghim turte, Danpui hlutna thalaite zirtira, intluktlanna kenkawh bakah remna leh inunauna vawnhim kawnga theihtawp chhuah turin a chah a ni.

Justice Marli Vankung, Judge, Gauhati High Court chuan Fundamental Duties tha taka hlen chu mitin mawhphurhna a nih thu leh Fundamental Rights ang thoa pawimawh a nih thu sawiin, dikna leh chanvo lam chauh hriaa mawhphurhna lam ngaihthah chu felhlel a tih thu a sawi a. Kan chanvo leh dikna mai bakah mawhphurhna Danpuiin min pekte kan zawm that phawt chuan kan rama harsatna tam takte kan pumpelh theih dawn thu a sawi bawk.

Justice Kaushik Goswami, Judge, Gauhati High Court-in Preamble pawimawhna sawiin, preamble kentel thil pali – Justice, Liberty, Equality leh Fraternity chu ziaka awm mai lova ataka kalpui a tul thu sawiin, kalkhawmte chu Dan hmanga tanpui ngai leh retheite chhanchhuah tuma tan la turin a chah a. Mipui banphaka Dan rorelna leh dikna chhawp a tul tih sawiin, Court room chu India Danpui tlangnel taka kenkawhna a ni, a ti bawk.

British laka Indiain zalênna a hmuh khan India chuan ama pual Danpui (Constitution) siam tur member 299 awmna, Constituent Assembly a din a. Ni 165 chhungin Constituent Assembly chu vawi 11 a thukhawm hman a. Danpui an duante remkhawm leh siamrem hna thawk turin August 29, 1947 khan Drafting Committee, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Father of Indian Constitution tia koh Chairman-na hnuaiah din a ni a. November 26, 1949 a Constituent Assembly thukhawm chuan India Danpui siam chu lungrual takin a pawm ta a. January 26, 1950 khan India Danpui chu hman tan a lo ni ta a ni.

Constitution Day lawmna puala inkhawmah hian Pu Vincent Lalrokima, Member Secretary, Mizom Legal Services Authority chuan kalkhawmte lawmna thu sawiin, Preamble chhiarrual a ni a. Dr. H.T.C Lalrinchhana, Registrar, Gauhati High Court, Aizawl Bench-in lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a ni.

Vawiin hun hmanah hian Pi Helen Dawngliani, District & Sessions Judge Aizawl, Pu Ajit Roy, Secretary to the Governor, Pu T.L Guite, Secretary, Law & Judicial Department, Sawrkar offical dangte leh Dan hremite an tel tha hle a ni.

 

Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor