Prime Minister Modi to Attend Constitution Day Ceremony Today Evening

New Delhi, 26 November: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Constitution Day ceremony in the national capital, Delhi, this evening. The ceremony will be held at the Supreme Court complex on the significant occasion of the completion of 75 years since the adoption of India's Constitution. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (PIB) issued a statement on the eve of the event providing this information.

According to the PIB statement, the Prime Minister will arrive at the Supreme Court around 5:00 PM to participate in the ceremony. The event will take place in the auditorium of the administrative building of the Supreme Court. On this occasion, Prime Minister Modi will release the Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary (2023-24) and also address the gathering. The Chief Justice of India and other Supreme Court judges will also be present at the event organized under the auspices of the country’s highest court.

Constitution Prepared in Two Years, 11 Months, and 18 Days

Every year, Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November, as it was on this day in 1949 that India adopted its Constitution. After India gained independence on 15 August 1947, the need for a Constitution was felt. It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to prepare the Constitution. The Constitution of India was formally adopted on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated every year as Republic Day.

Why Constitution Day is Celebrated on 26 November

The date of 26 November is observed as Constitution Day because it marks the birth of Dr. Sir Harisingh Gour, a senior member of the Constituent Assembly. The first Constitution Day was celebrated in 2015. Since then, 26 November has been observed annually as Constitution Day.

Why the Year 2015 Marked the Beginning of Constitution Day Celebrations

The year 2015 also marked the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment decided to celebrate Constitution Day from that year to pay tribute to Dr. Ambedkar. The main aim of the day is to spread awareness about the importance of the Constitution and Dr. Ambedkar's thoughts. Dr. Ambedkar, who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, is credited with being the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. The Constituent Assembly had 389 members, and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was its president.

The World’s Longest Written Constitution

India's Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world. It contains 448 articles, 12 schedules, and 25 parts. The Indian Constitution is both federal and unitary in nature. It includes fundamental rights as well as fundamental duties.