Right to dissent critical to democracy, says Kerala law minister
The Hindu
Mr. Rajeeve, who was speaking after raising the national flag on the 74th Republic Day, also reminded that federalism remains another foundation of the Constitution and the country.
Right to dissent is a critical element in strengthening democracy, said Law and Industries Minister P. Rajeeve.
He was addressing the gathering after foisting the national flag marking the 74th Republic Day of the country at the collectorate Parade Ground at Kakkanad on Thursday morning.
Right to opinion is a Constitutional right and upholding Constitutional values is the message for this Republic Day. Secularism and right to dissent are two pillars for protecting democracy, Mr. Rajeeve said.
Every citizen should take conservation of secularism as their responsibility since it remains critical for preserving democracy in a diverse country like India. Our Constitutions ensures everyone the right to live by following their beliefs, languages, and custom.
Mr. Rajeeve reminded that federalism remains another foundation of the Constitution and the country. Constitution has clearly demarcated the powers of the Central and State governments. Financial federalism is also a part of the principle of federalism. The country and the Union government will be strengthened only if States remain strong and this calls for financial federalism.
The minister also distributed prizes to the best teams of the parade.
MLAs K.N. Unnikrishnan and Uma Thomas, district panchayat president Ullas Thomas, vice president Sanitha Rahim, district collector Renu Raj, district development commissioner Chethankumar Meena, District Police Chief (Kochi City) K. Sethuraman, additional district magistrate S. Shajahan, officials and public attended the celebrations.
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