CM Chandrababu participates in student-organized mock assembly on Constitution Day

To mark Constitution Day, students in Andhra Pradesh organized a mock assembly, which was attended by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday.

The event saw students role-playing as legislators, ministers, and the Speaker, while the Chief Minister joined alongside actual ministers and officials. Dressed in formal attire and traditional sarees, the students actively engaged in debates, asked questions, and conducted proceedings similar to a real assembly session. Video links provided by the state government allowed the public to witness students performing like real legislators, handling desks, and managing other assembly activities.

Addressing the occasion, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu praised the students for their performance. “It is commendable that students from all 175 constituencies participated in this mock assembly, representing their constituencies with confidence and maturity. They conducted themselves wonderfully, and I hope this assembly serves as a model for future conduct,” he said.

Reflecting on his own journey, Chandrababu shared personal experiences. “I became a legislator at the age of 28. Even during my university days, I aspired to be a public representative. When the vice-chancellor asked me to join as a lecturer, I said I would rather serve as a legislator. In 1978, I contested elections, won, and proved my determination. Every individual faces challenges, but we must face them courageously and make the right decisions,” he said. He highlighted that he had been elected as MLA nine times, became a minister at 30, and assumed the role of Chief Minister at 40.

He also praised the students for their confidence and ability to manage the mock assembly effectively, even better than some seasoned legislators who sometimes falter.

Chandrababu emphasized the importance of the Constitution. “The Constitution, brilliantly drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, is the foundation of our nation. It was approved on November 26, 1949, after nearly three years of careful discussion. The Constitution empowers every citizen with the right to vote - our most potent weapon to shape the future,” he said.

He noted that while some countries denied voting rights to certain communities or women, India grants voting rights to everyone above 18. “In India, even women have risen to the highest offices. Our right to vote is a powerful tool to shape our society and our nation,” he concluded.