CJI NV Ramana calls on youth, students for their active participation in democracy

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Updated: June 24th, 2022, 21:34 IST

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New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana has called on the students and the youth to realise the importance of democracy. NV Ramana said that democracy can be sustained and strengthened through their active participation.

Ramana made the observation Thursday while visiting the Columbia University in New York. He paid tributes to one of its distinguished alumni Dr BR Ambedkar.

“The 75-year-long journey of my country so far is a testimony to the power of democracy. It is essential that people, particularly the students and youth, realise the importance of democracy. It is only through your active participation that democracy can be sustained and strengthened. Only a true democratic order can be the foundation for lasting peace in the world,” the CJI said.

Ramana said when the transformational journey of the young republic of India is recorded in history books, the credit will be given to the Constitution of India and the people’s faith in it.

“Long years ago, Dr BR Ambedkar walked through the corridors of this great seat of learning. Today, I had the honour of walking in his footsteps. It is an emotional moment for me. I do not have a privileged background. I am the son of an ordinary farmer. I am the first in the family to get a university education. Today, I am standing here as the Chief Justice of India,” CJI Ramana told the gathering.

“Such a possibility arose because of the most progressive and futuristic Constitution of India that was drafted under the leadership of Dr BR Ambedkar. I, and millions more like me, will forever remain indebted to the visionary,” added Ramana.

Ramana said it’s his honour to be standing in the university which has produced many world leaders, including Dr Ambedkar. “He was one of the founders of modern India. His life has inspired generations of Indians to believe in their own worth and identity,” he said.

The CJI Justice was received at Columbia Law School by Adam Kolker, Dean and Executive Director of the Office of International and Comparative Law Programmes.

Ramana also paid floral tributes at BR Ambedkar’s bust situated in the Library Building of the University.

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