The
Embassy celebrated the ‘Constitution Day’ at Indian Cultural
Centre (ICC), Nur-Sultan on 26th
November, 2016 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of
India by the Constituent Assembly on 26th
November, 1949. The celebration began with the reading aloud of
Preamble of the Constitution of India followed by screening of
documentary “Samvidhaan-The making of the Constitution of India”
by Shyam Benegal. Ambassador Shri Harsh Jain addressed the
gathering. Mr. Rajib Dahal and Mr. Anoop Sharma also spoke on the
occasion. Ambassador awarded prizes to the winners of the essay
competition “the Constitution of India” to Mr. P. Jeya Pazham &
Dr. Brijesh Gupta (both first prizes); Mr. R. Gururaj & Mr. Rajib
Dahal (both second); and Mr. Arman Kozhakeldiyev (third). It was
followed by rendition of patriotic songs by children and a short
cultural programme by ICC. A book exhibition on the Constitution of
India was also organized at the ICC. About 60 people attended the
event.
The
Representative Office of India in Almaty also celebrated the
Constitution Day. The documentary “Samvidhaan-The making of the
Constitution of India” by Shyam Benegal was screened, followed by
reading aloud of the Preamble of the Constitution of India. Several
members of the audience spoke on the occasion. About 100 people
attended the event.
The
Constitution Day of India was also observed at the Kazakh National
Medical University, Almaty; the West Kazakhstan State Medical
University, Aktobe; and the QSI International School, Nur-Sultan by
reading aloud the 'Preamble' of the Constitution of India by Indian
students and teachers on 25th
November. 140 people attended the event at the Kazakh National
Medical University, Almaty; 54 at the West Kazakhstan State Medical
University, Aktobe; and 12 at the QSI International School, Nur-Sultan.
