Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said it is time for all to think how far the expectations of founding fathers of the Constitution have been achieved during the last 68 years. He said it is the responsibility of all to address the problems of the people relating to regional imbalances, religion, caste and creed and reservation for women in Parliament. Mr Naidu was speaking in the resumed discussion on Commitment to India's Constitution as part of the 125th Anniversary celebration of Dr B R Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha today. He said the country is yet to achieve common civil code, which will strengthen national unity. <br/><br/>He said the incidents of intolerance should be addressed saying that mutual respect brings tolerance. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister said the real tribute to the architect of the Constitution is to follow his vision for the development of the country.<br/><br/>BSP Chief Mayawati called for introspection into implementation of the Constitution. Participating in the discussion, she said simply observing 26th of every November as Constitution Day is not enough. She said the real tribute to Dr B R Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, will be to ensure the uplift of the poor and downtrodden.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said it is time for all to think how far the expectations of founding fathers of the Constitution have been achieved during the last 68 years. He said it is the responsibility of all to address the problems of the people relating to regional imbalances, religion, caste and creed and reservation for women in Parliament. Mr Naidu was speaking in the resumed discussion on Commitment to India's Constitution as part of the 125th Anniversary celebration of Dr B R Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha today. He said the country is yet to achieve common civil code, which will strengthen national unity. He said the incidents of intolerance should be addressed saying that mutual respect brings tolerance. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister said the real tribute to the architect of the Constitution is to follow his vision for the development of the country.