Team Herald
PANJIM: Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Sunday said that it was unfortunate that some of our leaders from the country were criticising the Constitution during their foreign visits.
The Governor made the statement in his Republic Day address at the Goa University ground at Taleigao.
"On the 76th birthday of our Constitution, we are in a better position as everybody has accepted the Indian Constitution. At the same time, it is unfortunate that there are leaders, I'm not mentioning the names who are going to other countries and criticising the Constitution," the Governor said and added that in politics, there are different views and the ruling party should accept and respect the Opposition.
"Right to differ is the basis of democracy but a leader or somebody else going to another country and criticising our setup here is unprecedented and unfortunate," the Governor said.
Batting for one-nation-one-election and uniform law in the country, the Governor praised Goa's successful implementation of Uniform Civil Code, encouraging other states to follow.
The Governor said the Constitution of the country is not just a legal document but a beacon of hope and a guide for the citizens.
"Our Constitution is not just a legal document but a living testament to the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. It is a beacon of hope and a guide for us to navigate the challenges of a modern and complex world," he stated.
The Governor, highlighting the achievement of the State government, said that the State Government has been doing a commendable job for the progress and development of Goa by providing infrastructure in the form of roads, railways, airports and bridges. Stating that Goa is one of the fastest growing States in the country and has been ranked to be the best amongst all the States in India in all categories, the Governor pointed out that due to the state being among the top three States in the country, the Eleventh Finance Commission has ranked its as the best placed state in the country in terms of infrastructure facilities.
On the occasion, the Governor inspected the parade and received the guard of honour.