New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to fulfil their Constitutional duties, saying these form the foundation of a strong democracy.

In a letter to citizens on Constitution Day, Modi stressed the responsibility of strengthening democracy by exercising the right to vote. He suggested that schools and colleges celebrate the day by honouring first-time voters turning 18.

Modi recalled Mahatma Gandhi's belief that rights flow from the performance of duties, saying fulfilling duties forms the basis of social and economic progress.

He said the policies and decisions taken today will shape future generations, and urged people to keep their duties foremost as India advances towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

“Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human dignity, equality and liberty. While it empowers us with rights, it also reminds us of our duties as citizens, which we should always try to fulfil. These duties are the foundation of a strong democracy,” Modi said in a post on X.

He also paid tributes to the framers of the Constitution, saying their vision continues to inspire efforts to build a Viksit Bharat.