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New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday extended warm wishes to every Indian on Constitution Day or Constitution Day and said the day reminds the country of the visionaries who shaped the foundation of the republic and instilled in its citizens values that will continue to guide India’s national journey.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended his wishes on ‘X’, writing, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on Constitution Day. Justice, equality and brotherhood are the core values of the Constitution of India.”
He said that the Constitution, created by the extraordinary vision, sharp intellect and tireless efforts of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, stands as a symbol of the world’s most powerful democratic values.
He said, “The Constitution is the basis of unity, integrity and progress of the nation and also provides equal rights, respect and opportunities to every citizen.”
Constitution Day, or Constitution Day of India, is celebrated annually to commemorate the official adoption of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949, a milestone that marked the emergence of India as a sovereign and democratic republic.
In 2015, the Government of India officially declared 26 November as Constitution Day under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to promote constitutional values and commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar. Before this declaration, this day was celebrated as Law Day.
The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly during its final session on November 26, 1949. It came into force two months later, on January 26, 1950, after being signed by 284 members.
This date was chosen to honor the historic Purna Swaraj resolution passed by the Congress on 26 January 1930. Since then, this day is also celebrated as the Republic Day of India.
Since 2015, Constitution Day is celebrated across the country as a celebration of constitutional values.
The day reflects the country’s transformational journey and promotes and reaffirms its commitment to constitutional ideals and democratic traditions.
–IANS
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