VP Radhakrishnan Releases Tamil, Gujarati Editions of Constitution
Launches 8th Legal Glossary; Says Regional Texts Will Deepen Constitutional Awareness
- Tamil and Gujarati editions of Constitution released on International Mother Language Day
- 8th Edition of Legal Glossary (English–Hindi) unveiled
- VP says translations strengthen democratic participation
- Ministry of Law and Justice lauded for expanding access
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 21st Feb: The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday released the updated Tamil and Gujarati editions of the Constitution of India and launched the 8th Edition of the Legal Glossary (English–Hindi) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.
The event coincided with International Mother Language Day, with the Vice-President stating that the occasion underscored the central role of mother tongues in shaping identity, culture and democratic participation. He said making the Constitution available in regional languages strengthens citizens’ connection with the nation’s foundational text.
Highlighting India’s linguistic diversity, he observed that languages from Tamil to Kashmiri and Gujarati to Assamese carry centuries of heritage, and the Constitution celebrates multilingualism as a national strength. He noted that few countries offer their Constitution in as many languages as India does.
The Vice-President appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Law and Justice and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal for expanding official translations of the Constitution under the leadership of Narendra Modi. He recalled that recent years have seen the release of official translations in languages such as Bodo, Dogri, Santhali and Nepali, broadening constitutional access to diverse communities.
Referring to Tamil and Gujarati, he said both languages reflect deep literary traditions and philosophical depth, contributing richly to India’s civilisational legacy.
The Vice-President also expressed satisfaction at the launch of the 8th Edition of the Legal Glossary (English–Hindi), stating that its simplified language would benefit lawmakers, students, judicial officers, researchers and policymakers. He described the glossary as an instrument that enhances clarity and strengthens legal understanding across institutions.
Emphasising that constitutional literacy is fundamental to a vibrant democracy, he said initiatives like these take the Constitution to the people in their own languages, thereby deepening awareness and participation.
Quoting Mahatma Gandhi on the centrality of language to culture and recalling the words of poet Subramania Bharati on unity in diversity, the Vice-President urged citizens to celebrate the harmony of India’s many languages while upholding shared democratic values.
