Aizawl, Nov 26 (NationPress) The Governor of Mizoram, General VK Singh (Retd), articulated that the Constitution represents the very essence of democracy while the judiciary acts as its protector.

During the celebration of Constitution Day - Samvidhan Diwas, the Governor praised the initiatives of the Gauhati High Court aimed at ensuring justice and freedom for the diverse population of Northeast India.

He emphasized that the robust community ties, trust, and harmony in Mizoram exemplify the constitutional principle of fraternity stated in the Preamble.

The Governor highlighted that the true strength of the Constitution is realized when citizens are conscious of their rights and responsibilities, asserting, “Rights hold significance only when citizens are knowledgeable about their exercise. Duties are impactful only when individuals recognize their importance.”

General Singh (Retd) commended the establishment of numerous Legal Aid Clinics to promote legal literacy and urged an increase in outreach efforts, particularly targeting students, youth, women, economically disadvantaged groups, residents of remote areas, marginalized individuals, and victims of exploitation.

He asserted that the genuine guardians of democracy are those citizens and communities who actively uphold the law. While the Constitution grants fundamental rights, it also imposes essential duties, and the nation’s strength relies more on citizens fulfilling their responsibilities than merely having laws, he stated.

The Governor called upon legal professionals to administer justice fairly, protect individual freedoms without jeopardizing national security, educate the youth about the importance of the Constitution, foster inclusivity, and tirelessly work to maintain harmony and fraternity.

The event took place at the Gauhati High Court, Aizawl bench complex.

Justice Marli Vankung of the Gauhati High Court, while addressing the gathering, emphasized that fulfilling Fundamental Duties is a crucial responsibility of every citizen and is equally significant as Fundamental Rights.

She cautioned that prioritizing rights at the expense of duties could lead to adverse outcomes, asserting that sincerely fulfilling the duties mandated by the Constitution alongside enjoying rights will empower the nation to navigate many of its present challenges.

Justice Kaushik Goswami from the High Court underscored the importance of the Preamble, stating that its four fundamental principles - Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity - should not merely exist as words but must be actively implemented.

He urged all involved parties to strive towards aiding the needy and uplifting the underprivileged through legal avenues, and emphasized that the judiciary must remain accessible to the populace, with courtrooms serving as genuine sanctuaries of constitutional justice.