The idea of constitutional morality conveys how the Constitution is elevated from merely being a document that captures a social contract to becoming the moral basis of ordering and governing the polity. It does not arise only from adherence to the stated letter of the law, but also from fidelity to the spirit that undergirds the Constitution. It is contained in conventions that have evolved over time and made the Constitution workable as a living document. Dr B.R. Ambedkar used the term ‘constitutional morality’ to mean more than just obeying the letter of the law and warned that constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment and has to be cultivated. He believed that democracy in India would have to learn this ideal and that it had to be established and diffused so as to ensure a free and peaceable democracy. This understanding places constitutional morality at the centre of constitutional governance, judicial interpretation, and the conduct of constitutional actors.

When the intent is right, innovation empowers the less empowered and when the approach is inclusive, technology changes the lives of those on the margins. This belief laid the foundation for Digital India as a mission to democratise access, build an inclusive digital infrastructure, and provide opportunities for all. A decade ago, India embarked on a bold journey into uncharted territory with great conviction. For decades, the ability of Indians to use technology was doubted, and it was further believed that technology would deepen the gap between the haves and the have-nots. This mindset was changed by trusting people’s ability to use technology and by using technology to eliminate the gap.