Constitution Day is celebrated every year on 26 November in India to honor the adoption of the Constitution of India and to remember Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
📜 Why 26 November?
On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India officially adopted the Constitution.
Although the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, it was formally completed and accepted on 26 November 1949—therefore this date is celebrated as Constitution Day.
🎯 When Was Constitution Day Started?
Constitution Day was officially declared in 2015 by the Government of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced it to honor the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
Before 2015, 26 November was observed as Law Day, but after 2015 it became Constitution Day.
🧑⚖️ Role of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was:
- Chairman of the Drafting Committee
- Chief architect of the Indian Constitution
- A strong advocate of equality, justice, and fundamental rights
Constitution Day also recognizes his immense contribution to Indian democracy.
📚 Important Facts About the Constitution
- The drafting of the Constitution started on 9 December 1946.
- It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete.
- It is one of the longest written constitutions in the world.
- The Constituent Assembly had 299 members.
- The Constitution came into full effect on 26 January 1950 (celebrated as Republic Day).
🎉 Why Constitution Day Is Celebrated
Constitution Day is celebrated to:
Constitution Day is celebrated every year on 26 November in India to honor the adoption of the Constitution of India and to remember Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
📜 Why 26 November?
On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India officially adopted the Constitution.
Although the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, it was formally completed and accepted on 26 November 1949—therefore this date is celebrated as Constitution Day.
🎯 When Was Constitution Day Started?
Constitution Day was officially declared in 2015 by the Government of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced it to honor the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
Before 2015, 26 November was observed as Law Day, but after 2015 it became Constitution Day.
🧑⚖️ Role of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was:
- Chairman of the Drafting Committee
- Chief architect of the Indian Constitution
- A strong advocate of equality, justice, and fundamental rights
Constitution Day also recognizes his immense contribution to Indian democracy.
📚 Important Facts About the Constitution
- The drafting of the Constitution started on 9 December 1946.
- It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete.
- It is one of the longest written constitutions in the world.
- The Constituent Assembly had 299 members.
- The Constitution came into full effect on 26 January 1950 (celebrated as Republic Day).
🎉 Why Constitution Day Is Celebrated
Constitution Day is celebrated to:
- Spread awareness about the values of the Constitution
- Promote constitutional responsibilities
- Honor the makers of the Constitution
- Remind citizens of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity