Constitution Day 2022
“Constitution Day” 2022 :- On the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar, Indian Union Cabinet announced that 26 November will be celebrated as Constitution Day to impart “constitutional values among residents”.
Facts
Indian constitution is the largest written constitution in the world.
It took around 2 years 11 months 18 days to prepare the Indian Constitution.
The original copy of the constitution was written by hand.
Indian constitution is the largest written constitution in the world.
It took around 2 years 11 months 18 days to prepare the Indian Constitution.
The original copy of the constitution was written by hand and preserved inside the Library of Parliament.
Dr. BR Ambedkar is known as father of Indian constitution but the original copies of the constitution was pen down by renowned writer Prem Narayan Raizada.
Each page of the constitution has a gold leaf frame and the opening page of each chapter has some form of artwork.
The basic structure of the Indian Constitution is based on the Government of India Act 1935.
It provided for the establishment of all Indian federations consisting of provinces and princely states as units and divides the powers between centre and state.
The main aim of Constitution Day is to create awareness about the Constitution among the citizens of India and to propagate constitutional values.
According to Sir Ivor Jennings Indian Constitution is demerit and a paradise for lawyers as it is the largest and most comprehensive constitution in the world.
Date
In India, Constitution Day is observed on November 26 each year.
The day is also known as the ‘Samvidhan Divas,’ and it commemorates the adoption of India’s Constitution.
The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949, and it went into effect on January 26, 1950.
On November 19, 2015, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified the Government of India’s decision to observe November 26 as “Constitution Day” every year in order to promote Constitutional values among citizens.
It should be noted that American historian Granville Seward Austin described the Indian Constitution, written by BR Ambedkar, as “first and foremost a social document.”
Ambedkar chaired the Constituent Assembly’s drafting committee and was instrumental in the creation of the constitution.
History
The 26th of November was chosen as Constitution Day in India with the goal of spreading the importance of the constitution as well as Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts and ideas.
On November 19, 2015, the Government of India declared November 26 as Constitution Day via gazette notification.
Previously, this day was known as Law Day.
Because 2015 marked the 125th anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar’s birth, the government decided to commemorate it in a big way in May 2015.
A special committee chaired by the Prime Minister of India was formed for year-long celebrations, during which various programmes were held by various departments to spread Ambedkar’s thoughts and ideas.
As part of the celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared November 26 to be “Constitution Day” while laying the foundation stone for an Ambedkar memorial at the Indu Mills compounds in Mumbai in October 2015.
As a result, the government officially declared the day to be celebrated in November 2015.
Ambedkar’s 131st birthday was celebrated in 2021. According to historical records, a seven-member Drafting Committee led by Ambedkar prepared a draught of the Constitution based on the reports of the 13 committees.
The Indian Constitution is the world’s longest-written constitution, with approximately 448 Articles, 25 Parts, and 12 Schedules.
Importance of Constitution Day
Constitution Day is significant for all Indians because it marks the end of British rule in the country.
Despite achieving independence in 1947, it remained a British Dominion for the next three years, until the Constitution took effect on January 26, 1950.
This day emphasises the significance of the Indian Constitution and sheds light on Dr. BR Ambedkar’s bipartisan idea.
Constitution Day is significant because it highlights the work of BR Ambedkar, known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution.”
Several events are held in educational institutions where all students read the preamble to the constitution.
