The French Revolution gave the world the cry of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. But how did those values find their way into the Indian Constitution?

In this radio play from Samvidhaani Pitara, we journey from the chai-stalls of a university dhaba to the stormy streets of Paris. Through the voices of Nehru, Ambedkar, Tipu Sultan, and Raja Ram Mohan Roy, we trace how global ideals shaped India’s most important document.

France’s revolution was a storm. India’s was a river. Together they remind us that the Constitution is not a copy, but a creative revolution in its own right.

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Radio Azim Premji University: Akshay Ramuhalli, Bruce Lee Mani, Gorveck Thokchom, Kishor Mandal, Kruthika Rao, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Ram Seshadri, Sananda Dasgupta, Sanoob Puliyanchali, Seema Seth, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar.

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This Independence Day, Hindustan ki Nayi Geetmala from Samvidhaani Pitara brings you a celebration of the value that holds our nation together — bandhuta, or fraternity.

Hosted by Vineet Panchhi, this special episode is a journey through songs that reflect the spirit of empathy, dignity, and solidarity — from timeless poetry to contemporary anthems, in voices and languages from across India.

Fraternity is not charity or politeness — it is the bond that keeps liberty and equality alive. These songs remind us that our freedom was won together, and will endure only if we continue to stand together.

Akshay Ramuhalli, Bruce Lee Mani, Gorveck Thokchom, Kishor Mandal, Kruthika Rao, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Ram Seshadri, Sananda Dasgupta, Sanoob Puliyanchali, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar.

In our daily lives, we often encounter situations where our rights as citizens intersect—or sometimes clash—with the law. While it’s one thing to study the Constitution article by article, it’s quite another to understand the nuances of when and how to exercise those rights.

What if you had the chance to call in and consult a constitutional expert? Would that make you more aware of your rights—and more empowered as a citizen?

On the occasion of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birthday, we bring you a special episode of Samvidhaani Pitaara that promotes civic awareness. Hello Samvidhaan is a dramatised simulation of a call-in radio show where listeners from across India raise questions about how the Indian Constitution applies to everyday life. A cast of characters present a variety of dilemmas, each met with clear, practical guidance from an expert.

One caller is confused about why he can’t use the RTI to find a bride—after all, isn’t the “right to information” supposed to help with everything? A private school teacher is denied paid maternity leave because her contract is ending—can she still claim her rights? A domestic worker from West Bengal, now living in Bengaluru, recounts her ordeal after her husband is falsely accused of theft—how can she access justice without money for legal help? A young schoolboy complains of being beaten and pressured into tuition by his teacher—does he have any say in how he learns?

The Indian Constitution is 75 years old, and it’s time citizens embraced its possibilities fully. In Hello Samvidhaan, host Vineet KKN Panchhi reflects on emphasising the importance of not only knowing our rights, but also upholding our duties as citizens.

Credits:

Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Gorveck Thokchom, Kishor Mandal, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Sananda Dasgupta, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar

Acknowledgements

Performers: Gulshan Badgujjar, Johanna Lokhande, Hiya

Experts: Archana Relan, Geetanjali Prasad, Harsh Gupta, Shivangi Anand

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