Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 27: Mangalore Refinery Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) observed Constitution Day on November 22 at the training centre. The significance of Constitution Day was elaborated by Al Rafeeq Moideen, CGM (Legal). Rule of law has been established in the country through constitution and the constitution enshrines the rights of the citizens of this country.
Sanjay Varma, managing director encouraged everyone to read the preamble on the digital platform www.mygov.in and to imbibe its true spirit.
He remembered the sculptor of Indian Constitution, Baba Saheb Ambedkar, making a respectful note about the efforts put in by the constitution committee to ensure a fair and robust constitution for the nation. He also said that Constitution Day is an opportunity for all to deepen knowledge of the constitution and grow into better citizens of the country.
Justice P N Desai, retired high court judge was the chief guest of the programme. He expressed his happiness over the range of activities conducted by MRPL as part of the Constitution Day. He commended MRPL for having an inspirational theme song 'Chuenge hum Aasmaan' as he felt it calls upon the employees to reach out to the skies in pursuit of excellence.
He said that the Preamble of the Constitution should remind all of their responsibilities on a day-to-day basis. He added that it should become a means for everyone to strive for excellence in their role and leave a mark.
He respectfully reminisced about the sacrifices made by forefathers to earn freedom for the country and highlighted thevision of the members of the drafting committee.
Justice Desai explained that the Indian Constitution has borrowed good concepts from many countries and its strength has enabled it to withstand the test of time.
He added that the constitution is the soul of democracy and Constitution Day is a festival. He explained each word of the preamble and described it as the north star that shows the path.
Ganesh S Bhat, IFS, CVO was among the dignitaries present on the occasion. Praful Mohan, DGM - legal proposed the vote of thanks, and Kavitha from legal compered the event. Prizes were distributed to winners of different competitions held during the week.