How November 26 came to be celebrated as India's 'Constitution Day', Pg17

Key Highlights:

• On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India.
• January 26, 1950, is celebrated as Republic Day when the Constitution came into effect.
• Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas.
• The decision to mark November 26 as Constitution Day was announced in May 2015 by the Union Cabinet.
• 2015 marked the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.

Detailed Insights:

• The aim of observing Constitution Day is to promote constitutional values among citizens.
• Before 2015, November 26 was observed as National Law Day, recognizing the legal framework of the nation.
• BR Ambedkar played a crucial role in framing the Indian Constitution as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
• The formal notification to observe Constitution Day was issued on November 19, 2015.
• Ambedkar was also the first Law Minister of India, contributing significantly to the country's legal foundation.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Constituent Assembly: A body formed to draft the Constitution of India.
• Constitution Day: Celebrated on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution.
• Republic Day: Celebrated on January 26, marking the date the Constitution came into effect.