Building Bridges: The Journey Towards Equality and Fraternity

Seventy-five years ago, on 26 January 1950, the Constitution of India came into force. To mark this historic milestone and celebrate our Republic Day under our We The People campaign we will be hosting a panel discussion titled “Building Bridges: The Journey Towards Equality and Fraternity.” The panel will feature Mary E. John, Rahamath Tarikere, and Justice (Retd.) Gautam Patel of the Bombay High Court – and will be moderated by Harish Narasappa.

This panel will examine how the principles of equality and fraternity have shaped India’s democratic journey over the past 75 years. We will explore the relevance of these constitutional values in addressing contemporary challenges in the daily lives of Indian citizens like social inequities and polarisation. The discussion will also highlight the indigenous roots of these values within Karnataka’s rich philosophical and cultural traditions. Through diverse perspectives, the panel will reflect on how these constitutional values can be actualised in governance, culture, policy, and daily life.