"Our federal Constitution embodies the idea of modern India: it defines not only India but also modernity." — Pranab Mukherjee

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Our federal Constitution embodies the idea of modern India: it defines not only India but also modernity.

- Pranab Mukherjee

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Our federal Constitution embodies the idea of modern India: it defines not only India but also modernity.