National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has said that supremacy of the constitution is the ultimate destination that guaranteed democracy, fundamental rights and security for each and every citizen of the state.
He said that the sanctity of this sacred document was immense which must be upheld at any cost. He expressed these views on the eve of the Constitution Day being celebrated on Monday (April 10) across Pakistan.
Ayaz highlighted the historical significance of the day, saying that some 44 years ago, the representatives of the first democratically-elected legislature – united by common purpose and an unwavering resolve – unanimously passed the constitution as a guiding principle to journey towards a democratic, peaceful and prosperous republic.
He lamented that periodic interventions by undemocratic forces held the constitution in abeyance and retarded the pace of a strong federation and democratic culture. Such misadventures proved detrimental to the state of security, human rights and development, he added.
Remembering the sacrifices rendered by the political forces to ensure supremacy of the constitution, the speaker said that the democratic forces while striving for reinstating the constitution and restoring democracy faced enormous challenges and they confronted the tyrannical regimes with resilience and an unrelenting resolve for supremacy of the constitution.
He paid rich tributes to those unsung heroes who ceased to exist in the history but made every effort to defend the sanctity of the constitution by facing torture, imprisonment and even execution enforced by the autocratic regimes.
Ayaz said that this historic day provided an opportunity to reiterate the pledge to protect, preserve and defend each and every word of this sacred document that united as a nation to live together with liberty, social justice and equality.
He is the most controversial Speaker NA ever had. Extremely biased and totally subservient to leader of the House.
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