Find out how India's Constitution was crafted through 167 days of debate, 274 members' efforts, and over 36 lakh words.

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.

In 2015, the government designated November 26 as Constitution Day to promote constitutional values, in addition to coinciding with Dr. BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary.

Sachidanand Phulekar emphasizes the importance of understanding India's Constitution during a special program at Nagpur University, marking its 75th anniversary and reflecting on its significance in a diverse nation.

The Constitution of the Most Surprising Democracy: MADHAV Khosla’s work goes beyond the Constitution’s focus on rights, duties, and laws to analyse the document. Through a detailed exploration, the book examines how India’s founding figures cultivated a democratic ethos in a nation grappling with poverty,

The 299-member Constituent Assembly had 15 women members (of whom two later resigned), including prominent figures such as Sarojini Naidu, Sucheta Kripalani and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. But it also had lesser-known women representing diverse backgrounds and interests.

India celebrates Constitution Day. The day honors the architects of India's foundational document. Dr. BR Ambedkar led the drafting committee. Other m

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

November 26 marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949, which came into effect on January 26, 1950.