India commemorates Constitution Day today. As Prime Minister Modi joins the celebrations, we delve into the historical significance, the role of Dr BR Ambedkar, and the events planned for the day.

Senior Congress leader Mohan Prakash accuses Modi's government of aiming to make minorities 'second-class citizens.' Prakash praised the Supreme Court for upholding the 'secular' and 'socialist' Preamble.

The Constitution itself was a result of extensive deliberations by the Constituent Assembly, which comprised 299 members. The drafting process began on December 9, 1946, and took

Constitution Day is celebrated on November 26 to honor the adoption of India’s Constitution in 1949. It emphasizes the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, recognizing Dr BR Ambedkar’s contributions and advocating for civic engagement in building a democratic and inclusive society.

Nehru Yuva Kendra, Amritsar, organised a programme to celebrate Constitution Day at Government ITI Lopoke, Chogawan, Amritsar. College principal Jatinder Singh was the chief guest on the occasion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, highlighted the profound importance of the occasion, calling it a testament to the resilience of India’s democracy and the transformative power of its Constitution.

On this day in 1949, after nearly three years of deliberations, the Constituent Assembly of India, led by visionary leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, finalised the Constitution

The day was originally observed as Law Day until the government, in 2015, rechristened it as Constitution Day to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday greeted people on Constitution Day and said the strength of democracy in a huge country like India is its Constitution, which gives the mantra of national unity and integrity.