On the occasion of 11th Samvidhan Divas (Constitution Day), President Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed Members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.

About Constitution Day / Samvidhan Divas

• Date: India observes Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, on November 26.

• Adoption of Constitution: November 26 is significant because it marks the day India adopted its Constitution in 1949.
• Adoption of the Constitution: November 26, 1949 is significant because, on this day the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution, concluding its last session.
• Earlier Celebration: This day was previously known as Law Day but was officially redesignated as Constitution Day by the Government of India in 2015.
• Purpose: The aim of celebrating this day is to inspire people to follow and uphold Constitutional values in their daily lives.
• Coming into Force: The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, aligning with the date of the Poorna Swaraj resolution of 1930.

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Facts About the Indian Constitution

• Handwritten Document: The Indian Constitution is entirely handwritten and artistically crafted.
• Design and Artwork: Shri Nand Lal Bose, a pioneer of modern Indian art, designed the borders of every page of the Constitution and embellished them with intricate art pieces.
• Calligraphy: Shri Prem Behari Narain Raizada, an expert in calligraphy, single-handedly wrote the entire Constitution.
• Manuscript Details: The original manuscript was prepared on parchment sheets measuring 16 × 22 inches, designed to last for a thousand years, and weighing 3.75 kilograms.
• Borrowed Elements: The name of the Indian Constitution is inspired by the United States, while many of its positions and functions were influenced by the British Constitution.

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