CONSTITUTION DAY

● Our Constitution was adopted/enacted on 26th November 1949. The Modi Government, in 2015 decided to celebrate 26th November every year as Constitution Day to promote constitutional values among citizens. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted/enacted the Constitution of India, which came into force/implemented on 26th January 1950.

● Constitution Day is also celebrated as “National Law Day”.

● The idea of dedicating a day to the adoption of the Constitution was proposed by the Modi Government in 2015 in recognition of the contributions of the Constituent Assembly in drafting our Constitution.

● Our original Constitution had 22 parts, 395 articles, and 8 schedules. At present, the Constitution has 25 parts, 12 schedules and approximately 470 Articles. It is one of the longest written constitutions in the world, emphasizing justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.

● Constitution Day serves as a tribute to the vision of the Constituent Assembly, which comprised leaders and thinkers from diverse backgrounds. It underscores India’s transformative journey from a colonized nation to a sovereign republic.

OBJECTIVES OF CONSTITUTION DAY

1. To promote constitutional values like secularism, socialism, and democracy.

2. To raise awareness about our fundamental rights and duties for active civic participation.

3. To remind citizens and leaders of their responsibility to uphold the principles of justice, equality, and fraternity.