Incumbent on those holding constitutional positions to maintain sanctity of this sacred text: Prez

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Daily Excelsior
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NEW DELHI :   In the backdrop of the recent happenings in Arunachal Pradesh where the  Congress has charged state Governor J P Rajkhowa with violating Constitutional norms to  topple a democratically elected government in the state, President Pranab  Mukheree today said, ”It is incumbent on us all who hold constitutional  positions to maintain the sanctity of the Constitution.”
In his opening  address at the 47th Conference of Governors at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the  President, referring to the recent terrorist attacks including the attack at  the Pathankot air base, stressed the need to upgrade defence  capabilities and called for continuing efforts at  resolving all outstanding international issues through peaceful dialogue and  negotiations.
The conference at the Rashtrapati Bhavan is being attended by  23 Governors and Lt Governors of the states and Union Territories.
The President said,”Our nation has grown from strength to strength since  independence. It is primarily due to our steadfast adherence to the principles  enshrined in our Constitution. It is an enduring document that reflects our  aspirations and the avenues to achieve them, in an inclusive manner.
It is  incumbent on us all who hold constitutional positions to maintain the sanctity  of this sacred text.”  Dignitaries participating in the inaugural  session of the conference included Vice-President M Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister  Narendra Modi, Union Ministers of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Minister of  State (I/C) of Development of North Eastern Region and Vice Chairman, NITI  Aayog.
Referring to the recent terrorist attacks, the President said,” States having international borders were affected by terrorist attacks that  had clear external linkages. Volatile external security environment makes it  incumbent on us to upgrade our defence capabilities. At the same time, we have  to continue our efforts at resolving all outstanding international issues  through peaceful dialogue and negotiations.”  (AGENCIES)

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