Supremacy of Constitution, ultimate destination: Ayaz Sadiq

ISLAMABAD, Apr 09 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Monday said that supremacy of constitution
was government’s ultimate destination that guaranteed democracy, fundamental rights and
security for each and every citizen of the State.
He said that sanctity of this sacred document was immense which must be upheld at any cost.
He expressed these views on the eve of “Constitution Day” being celebrated on April 10, across
the country, said a press release here.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq highlighted the historical significance of the day said “45 years ago,
the representatives of the first democratically elected legislature of the
country – united by common purpose and an unwavering resolve–
unanimously passed the Constitution of the country as a guiding principle to
our journey towards a democratic, peaceful and prosperous country.”
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 state of security, human rights and
development of the country, he added.
Remembering the sacrifices rendered by the political forces of the country to ensure
supremacy of the Constitution, Speaker National Assembly said that the
democratic forces while striving for reinstating 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 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.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that this historic day provided us an opportunity to reiterate
our 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.
On this occasion, the Deputy Speaker National Assembly Murtaza Javed Abbasi has
said that the tradition of celebrating the Constitution Day would not only reinforce amongst
us the spirit to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution, but would also
educate our future generations about the importance of democracy and democratic
governance.