Constitution Day India, celebrated annually on November 26, marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. It is trending a…
Elected representatives from across British India and princely states gathered in New Delhi to begin drafting a framework for self-governance. Amid the turmoil of impend…
Jawaharlal Nehru tabled the Objectives Resolution, outlining the core principles, ideals, and philosophy that would guide the future constitution. It guaranteed justice,…
Following India's independence, the assembly appointed a specialized seven-member Drafting Committee tasked with producing a comprehensive draft. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was u…
The Drafting Committee released the initial draft, inviting amendments, critiques, and suggestions from citizens, press, and provincial legislatures. This triggered thou…
Dr. Ambedkar moved the motion for the draft constitution, initiating months of rigorous clause-by-clause scrutiny. Members debated every single article, ranging from off…
After nearly three years, eleven sessions, and 165 days of sitting, the assembly formally adopted the Constitution of India. President Rajendra Prasad signed the histori…
The Constitution of India officially replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the supreme governing law. India was declared a sovereign, democratic republic, and Dr.…
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified November 26 as Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, to honor Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary year. T…
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