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Constitution Day India: Constituent Assembly Debates Timeline

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…

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FIRST ASSEMBLY SESSION

The Constituent Assembly convenes for the first time in New Delhi

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…

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THE OBJECTIVES RESOLUTION

Jawaharlal Nehru introduces the historic Objectives Resolution

Jawaharlal Nehru tabled the Objectives Resolution, outlining the core principles, ideals, and philosophy that would guide the future constitution. It guaranteed justice,…

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DRAFTING COMMITTEE FORMED

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar appointed chairman of the Drafting Committee

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…

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FIRST DRAFT PUBLISHED

Constituent Assembly publishes the first draft of the Constitution for public f…

The Drafting Committee released the initial draft, inviting amendments, critiques, and suggestions from citizens, press, and provincial legislatures. This triggered thou…

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ARTICLE DEBATES BEGIN

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar introduces the final draft for clause-by-clause debate

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…

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CONSTITUTION ADOPTED

The Constituent Assembly adopts the Constitution of India

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…

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REPUBLIC ENACTMENT

The Constitution of India comes into full legal force across the nation

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.…

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SAMVIDHAN DIVAS DECLARED

Government of India officially designates November 26 as Constitution Day

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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