Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation via his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat.

Speaking on Constitution Day, he paid tributes to the 'makers of our Constitution'. Excerpts from the ongoing radio address:

- The makers of our Constitution worked hard to give us a Constitution we would be proud of. Our Constitution safeguards the rights of the poor and weaker sections of society.

- We salute all those brave women and men who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.

- For over 4 decades, India has been raising the issue of terror. Initially the world did not take us seriously but now the world is realising the destructive aspects of terrorism. Terrorism is a threat to humanity.

- India is the land of Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavira, Guru Nanak, Mahatma Gandhi. We believe in non-violence.

- He also spoke about Navy Day and the significance of rivers in history.

- India's glorious naval tradition dates back to times of the Chola Empire and the empire of Shivaji Maharaj. The Indian Navy has served our nation with great diligence.  -- Courtesy @PMOIndia/Twitter