The Constitution has laid the foundation for a strong and accountable democratic structure, wherein no institution is above it and people are the real masters, says Ayyanna Patrudu
New Delhi, October 10, 2025: Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Ch. Ayyanna Patrudu has underscored India’s enduring democratic spirit and institutional resilience during his address at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), held in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Extending greetings in both Telugu and English, he recalled the historic ties between India and Barbados, noting that India had gifted the Speaker’s Chair to Barbados upon its Independence in 1966 — symbolising the collective will of the people. “When a directly elected House functions under the Speaker’s guidance, democratic institutions naturally work in harmony,” he observed.
He stressed that no institution in India was above the Constitution, asserting that “the people are the real masters.”
Recalling legendary Telugu leader N.T. Rama Rao’s quote, “Society is the temple and people are Gods,” he said it encapsulated the essence of people-centric democracy.
