Constitution day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is observed on November 26 every year. On this day, we emphasise on the value of justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution. Officially declared in 2015, Constitution Day of India marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution on 26 November 1949. Dr BR Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee played a vital role in shaping the Indian constitution.
Constitution Day 2024: Date and History
The Constitution Day of India is commemorated every year on November 26. After the Government of India Act in 1935, India needed a systematic framework to solidify its status as a sovereign democratic republic. This led to the formation of the Constituent Assembly in December 1946 by Dr Rajendra Prasad. The Drafting Committee, led by Ambedkar created the Constitution, which underwent eleven sessions of deliberation over two years before its adoption on November 26, 1949.
Constitution Day 2024 Significance
The Constitution Day is celebrated to honour the values and principles set in the Indian Constitution and celebrate the vision of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. On this day, we emphasis the importance of justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity.
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Constitution Day 2024 Quotes
"The American Constitution was designed to curb the power of government, not to centralize it." – Thomas Jefferson
"A constitution is not the act of a government, but of a people constituting a government." – Thomas Paine
"The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It is not a mere piece of paper, but the foundation of our democracy and liberty." – Barack Obama
"The Constitution is not a living organism. It is a legal document, and it says what it says and doesn’t say what it doesn’t say." – Antonin Scalia
"The Constitution does not guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself." – Benjamin Franklin
"The Constitution was designed to protect the rights of the people from a government that may overstep its boundaries." – Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." – Abraham Lincoln
"The Constitution was the result of a great compromise, but its enduring strength is in its ability to evolve with the times while protecting fundamental rights." – Sandra Day O'Connor
"The Constitution exists to protect the people from the government. It is a safeguard against tyranny." – John Adams
"The framers of the Constitution were intent on creating a government that would be accountable to the people, and capable of enduring for the ages." – James Madison
"In the end, the Constitution is what gives us the space to pursue our happiness and exercise our liberty." – Barack Obama
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