Everyone should study the Constitution of India thoroughly. Only by understanding its principles and ideals can an equitable society be built, said Virajpet MLA and Chief Minister’s Political Secretary Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna.
He was speaking after inaugurating a Youth Parliament programme by watering a plant at St. Anne’s School auditorium in Virajpet. The programme was organised as part of the 2026 International Day of Democracy celebrations under the joint aegis of the taluk administrations, taluk panchayats, Social Welfare Department, School Education and Literacy Department, and the Departments of Law, Justice and Human Rights of Virajpet and Ponnampet taluks.
He said that the Constitution, drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, had granted every adult citizen of the country the right to vote. Before the Constitution came into force, voting rights were restricted to educated people and wealthy individuals who paid taxes. However, the Constitution strengthened democracy by ensuring equal voting rights for everyone.
He further stated that every government official had clearly defined duties and responsibilities and was expected to function within the limits of their respective jurisdiction. It was not appropriate for officials to exceed their prescribed scope of authority.
Virajpet Tahsildar P.C. Praveen Kumar, Ponnampet Tahsildar Sanjana C.S., Taluk Executive Officer Rajesh K.R., Block Education Officer H.B. Natesh, Assistant Director Asha, St. Anne’s College clergy members Reverend Father Madalai Muthu and Father Dominic, Town Municipal Council Chief Officer Nachappa, Ambedkar Sangha members Rajinikanth and Gayathri Narasimha, and officials from various departments were present.
Following the inauguration, students from various colleges participated in the Youth Parliament session and discussed democratic ideals and parliamentary procedures.
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