New Delhi: India celebrates Constitution Day, or National Law Day, every year on November 26 as it marks the day the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
The Indian Constitution is the longest-written constitution on the globe. It offers a framework for governing the country while keeping in mind the social, religious, and cultural diversity of the nation. The constitution of India is termed as, ‘of the people, for the people, and by the people’. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic, and welfare state which is committed to securing justice, liberty and equality for individuals. The Indian Constitution provides us with fundamental rights along with fundamental duties.
The Constitution Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution on 26 November 1949 and became effective on 26 January 1950.
The Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment announced the Centre’s decision to observe 26 November as Constitution Day in 2015 to promote constitutional values among citizens of the country.
Significance
Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, and he played a crucial role in the framing of the Indian Constitution. Dr Ambedkar was the first Minister of Law and Justice in the country. To celebrate Constitution Day, the Preamble of the Constitution is read out in government offices and schools across India.
The Preamble of the Constitution of India declares the country as a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic and aims to secure justice, liberty, and equality for all citizens and promote fraternity to maintain the unity and integrity of the nation.
