Resolutions of Constitution Conclave 2026

1. Commitment to protect and ensure effective implementation of the Constitution of India.
2. Translation and dissemination of all 75 lectures of the Samvidhan Samalochan series into regional languages.
3. Awareness campaigns among youth through essay, art, and cultural competitions.
4. Detailed documentation on the implementation status of the Constitution with reference to each Article.
5. Establishment of a Centre for Constitutional Studies.
6. Organization of the second Constitution Conclave at a suitable venue.
7. Large displays of the Preamble in homes and offices.
8. Encouragement of taking the Preamble pledge during family and social gatherings.
9. Installation of Samvidhan Sthumb depicting the journey of Indian democracy alongside Ambedkar statues.
10. Felicitation of individuals and organizations promoting constitutional values.

The two-day Constitution Conclave 2026 was successfully held on January 25-26 at the Centre for Dalit Studies, Hyderabad, with the objective of promoting constitutional values, social justice, and democratic consciousness in India. The event was organized by the Centre for Dalit Studies in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Dalit Studies, Centre for Dalit Rights, National Alliance for Social Justice, Dalit Coalition, People’s Campaign for Socio-Economic Equity, Dalit Bahujan Front, National Movement for Land, Labour & Justice, Dalit Human Rights Defenders Network, and the National Council of Women Leaders.

The inaugural session on January 25 was presided over by Kaki Madhava Rao, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh. Mallepalli Laxmaiah, Chairman of the Centre for Dalit Studies, delivered the introductory address, tracing the journey of the 75-lecture series on the Constitution initiated in November 2024 and highlighting the relevance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision in contemporary India. Professor Ronki Ram delivered the inaugural lecture, emphasizing the historical significance of Dalit political movements, including the Ad-Dharm Movement in Punjab, and their contribution to Ambedkarite politics.

The keynote address was delivered by Rajasekhar Vundru, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana, who stressed the importance of the Constitution as a justiciable instrument of equality, highlighting Articles 14, 15, 16, and 17, and calling for stronger legal remedies against discrimination. Distinguished guests Professor R. Limbadri, Former Chairman of TSCHE, and Professor Haragopal spoke on education and economic policies, respectively, highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the need to uphold constitutional justice. G. Sudheer Babu, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Future City, Hyderabad, emphasized the importance of constitutionalism and the rule of law, and was felicitated on his promotion to Additional Director General of Police, Telangana.

Academic sessions over the two days focused on themes including “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the Foundations of Constitutional Justice,” “Social Justice and Directive Principles of State Policy,” “Dalit Justice, Atrocities, and Constitutional Safeguards,” and “Gender Justice and Women.” Notable speakers included Professors Kodandaram, Mahendra Kumar Anand, Narender Kumar, Rohit De, Sukhdeo Thorat, and several others. On January 26, Republic Day was celebrated with a flag hoisting, and the valedictory session was chaired by K. Ramachandra Murthy. Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, Former Judge of the Supreme Court, administered the Preamble pledge and spoke on the challenges facing the Indian Constitution today.

The conclave concluded with the announcement of resolutions aimed at promoting awareness, education, and the effective implementation of the Constitution.