JNU Vice-Chancellor Praises PM Modi For ‘Renewing Faith In Constitution’; Backs Bihar Electoral Revision

Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Vice-Chancellor, Santishree Pandit, praised PM Narendra Modi for ‘renewing faith in the Indian Constitution’ during her virtual address at the conference ‘75 Years of Indian Constitution, Reflections, Challenges and the Road Ahead’ held at SNDT University in Pune.

She said the nation had ‘forgotten what is and isn’t there in the Constitution’ until PM Modi restored that faith.

Pandit emphasised that democracy did not originate in British rule but was deeply embedded in Indian civilisation. She cited the 8th-century Uttaramerur inscription of the Cholas as evidence of India’s decentralised governance system, challenging the common narrative of crediting Great Britain.

Backing the Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, Pandit argued that electoral reforms were essential to protect the integrity of democracy.

She said intruders (ghuspaithiye) should not gain voting rights, as their participation could significantly alter election outcomes.

Supreme Court Allows Appeals in Voter List Exclusions

On the same day, the Supreme Court ruled that individuals excluded from the draft voter list could file appeals online by submitting either their Aadhaar card or any of 11 approved documents.

Pandit highlighted the importance of decentralisation and panchayati raj in strengthening democracy.

She praised the Constitution for offering progressive suggestions on contemporary challenges such as equal opportunities, entrepreneurship, and social justice. She added that the Supreme Court had consistently delivered ‘enlightened decisions’ to advance equality.

Pandit called the Indian Constitution ‘the best in the world’ and said global legal minds and India’s freedom movement leaders crafted it through their collective wisdom.

She asserted that its enduring vision made it a guiding framework for democracy and justice in modern India.

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