Constitution Day

 

Context

On 26^th November 2023 the Ministry of Law and Justice, in collaboration with the Indian Law Institute, celebrated Constitution Day.

About Constitution Day

1. The Constitution Day, also known as National Law Day or Samvidhan Diwas, is celebrated in India on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. 

1. On 29th August, 1947, the Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution for India.
2. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26th January 1950.

2. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on 19th November, 2015, notified the decision of the Government of India to celebrate 26 November as 'Constitution Day'.
3. The day is observed to spread the importance of the constitution and the thoughts and ideas of B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the constitution.

Key Facts about the Constitution of India

1. The Constitution of India is the longest-written constitution of any sovereign country in the world.

• Originally, the Constitution of India was written in English and Hindi.

2. The Constitution of India was handwritten by Prem Behari Narain Raizada in a calligraphy font, and each page was decorated by artists from Shantiniketan under the guidance of Nandalal Bose.

• The framing of the Constitution took over 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

3. The basic structure of the Indian Constitution stands on the Government of India Act, 1935.
4. The Constitution of India declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic and assures its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity.
5. The Constitution of India was drafted by a committee of seven members, headed by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who is regarded as the father of the Indian Constitution.
6. The Constitution of India was inspired by various other constitutions, such as the US Constitution, the UK Constitution, the Irish Constitution, the French Constitution, the Canadian Constitution, the Australian Constitution, and the Japanese Constitution.

 

 

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