{"id":74958,"date":"2026-02-01T09:50:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T04:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=74958"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:12:17","slug":"constitution-day-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/constitution-day-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"National Constitution Day of India 2025, History, Significance, Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Constitution Day of India, also known as <\/span>Samvidhan Divas<\/b>, is observed every year on <\/span>26 November<\/b> to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The day honours the vision of the Constituent Assembly and reinforces the role of constitutional values in shaping India\u2019s democracy. It also aims to promote constitutional literacy among citizens, especially students and public servants. The detailed article on the Constitution Day of India has been shared below.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Constitution Day of India<\/b><\/h2>\n

National Constitution Day of India, observed on <\/span>26 November<\/b>, commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in <\/span>1949<\/b> and honours the work of the Constituent Assembly. The Constitution\u2019s drafting was an extensive process that lasted <\/span>2 years, 11 months, and 18 days<\/b>, from <\/span>9 December 1946<\/b> to <\/span>26 November 1949<\/b>. The day highlights the vision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar<\/strong><\/a> and other framers who shaped India\u2019s democratic foundations. It also promotes awareness of constitutional values, rights, duties, and the importance of safeguarding democratic principles.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Constitution Day of India History<\/b><\/h2>\n

National Constitution Day was officially designated on <\/span>19 November 2015<\/b>, when the Government of India decided to commemorate <\/span>26 November 1949<\/b>, the date on which the Constitution was adopted. Prior to 2015, the day was observed informally as <\/span>Law Day<\/b> by legal institutions. The renaming highlighted the need to recognise the Constitution\u2019s transformative impact on India\u2019s socio-political fabric. The celebration pays tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the Constituent Assembly<\/strong><\/a> for laying India\u2019s democratic foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n