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Constitution Day or Samvidhan Diwas Observed On 26th November Theme, Features
Constitution Day or Samvidhan Diwas Observed On 26th November: Details, Aim, Significance, History
The Constitution Day of India or Samvidhan Diwas is celebrated every year on 26th November across India to spread awareness of the Indian Constitution.
The Constitution Day or Samvidhan Diwas marks the adoption of the constitution of India (1949) that came into force on 26th January 1950 which marks the beginning of a new era in the history of free India.
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) is the nodal Ministry for the celebration of Constitution Day. This year it is the fourth edition of the Constitution Day.
In October 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had declared 26 November as Constitution Day as part of year-long nationwide celebrations of 125th birth Anniversary of Dr. B R Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee of Constituent Assembly.
Indian Constitution Key Highlights
The Indian Constitution is a core legal document which has nearly 448 articles or provisions in 25 parts, 12 schedules. It is living fundamental document which makes the government system work effectively.
The Indian Constitution lists out fundamental rights of citizens, duties, role of the government, powers of the prime minister, president, governor and chief minister, the interaction between the government and its citizens and defines how the federal structure of the country will be maintained.
The Indian Constitution also defines the powers of the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. The key feature of the Constitution is the separation of powers while keeping a check on each arm of the government.
The Indian Constitution drafters had borrowed concepts and ideas from the Constitutions of UK, US, Germany, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
