| Constitution Day | |
|---|---|
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| Official name | Samvidhan Divas |
| Also called | National Law Day |
| Observed by | India |
| Significance | India adopted its constitution in 1950 |
| Celebrations | Constitution-related activities in schools, Run for Equality, Special Parliamentary Session |
| Begins | 1950 |
| Date | 26 November |
| Next time | 26 November 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 2015 |
| Related to | Constitution of India, Republic Day (India) |
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Constitution Day (IAST: Samvidhāna Divasa), also known as "National Law Day", is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted to the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950.[1]
The Government of India declared 26 November as Constitution Day on 19 November 2015 by a gazette notification. The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi made the declaration on 11 October 2015 while laying the foundation stone of the B. R. Ambedkar's Statue of Equality memorial in Mumbai.[2] The year of 2021 was the 131st birth anniversary of Ambedkar, who had chaired the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly and played a pivotal role in the drafting of the constitution.[1] Previously this day was celebrated as Law Day.[3] 26 November was chosen to spread the importance of the constitution and to spread thoughts and ideas of Ambedkar. PM Modi Speech On National Law Day 2021, 26 November, and also The President, Vice President and Lok Sabha Speaker also addressed the program.[4][5]
- ^ a b "Government of India formally notifies November 26 as Constitution Day". onelawstreet.com. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ "Govt. to observe November 26 as Constitution Day". The Hindu. 11 October 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ "Law Day Speech" (PDF). Supreme Court of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ "Samvidhan Divas 2021 Indian Constitution Day PM Modi Speech On National Law Day". Amar Ujala. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "November 26 to be observed as Constitution Day: Facts on the Constitution of India". India Today. 12 October 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.