Mumbai: NDTV India proudly hosted the inaugural edition of its thought-leadership series, ‘NDTV INDIA SAMVAD’, with Samvidhan@75 as its theme. This landmark event commemorated the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution, bringing together legal luminaries, leaders, and visionaries for a day of engaging dialogues on the cornerstones of India’s democracy.
The conclave featured chief justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, minister of parliamentary and minority affairs, Kiren Rijiju, former chief justice of India, Uday Umesh Lalit, member of parliament & former law minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad among other distinguished speakers.
Justice Chandrachud emphasised the significance of the collegium system, calling it "a very good system in the federal structure." Meanwhile, Rijiju highlighted pivotal moments in constitutional history, stating, “If we follow what is written in the Constitution, India will develop.”
As part of the event, NDTV honored former attorney general of India, K.K. Venugopal, for his exceptional contributions to safeguarding the Constitution.
Discussions ranged across critical issues:
. Justice Chandrachud acknowledged judges' right to pursue post-retirement opportunities, remarking, "Judges must decide what is appropriate for them to do post-retirement."
. Justice Lalit reinforced the secular fabric of India, stating, "The Constitution does not endorse the government having any religion."
. Former chief election commissioner S.Y. Qureshi emphasised India's unparalleled diversity, underscoring the foundational role of the Election Commission in preserving democracy.
NDTV senior managing editor Santosh Kumar shared the broader vision behind NDTV India Samvad, describing it as a platform to tackle critical issues and celebrate key milestones. He added, "Samvidhan@75 is just the beginning of a series that will explore transformative ideas shaping India’s future."
Through its insightful dialogues, NDTV India Samvad reaffirmed the enduring relevance of the Indian Constitution, emphasising its core tenets of justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental rights.
