Constitution Day: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the houses of Parliament.

Constitution Day 2024: President Droupadi Murmu Delivers Address to Parliament

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: November 26, 2024

Summary: On November 26, 1949, the Central Hall of Parliament hosted the adoption of the Constitution by the Assembly. It was on January 26, 1950, that the Constitution was effective.

Under the slogan "Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan," a historic year-long celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution got underway throughout the nation on Tuesday.

A new chapter in Indian history began on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution, which was first approved by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, went into effect. Thus, India celebrates November 26 as Constitution Day.

According to a PIB announcement, the government's "Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan" campaign seeks to honor the achievements of the Constitution's framers while "reiterating the core values enshrined in it."

In honor of the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu spoke to a joint session of both Houses of Parliament, kicking off a year-long celebration of the Constitution's 75th anniversary.

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution's adoption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be there.

On Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu formally opened the ancient Parliament building, also known as Samvidhan Sadan, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution as "Samvidhan Diwas."

She marked the milestone by releasing a coin and postal stamp on this occasion. She also presented the first copies of the Constitution in Maithili and Sanskrit.

President Murmu honored the occasion by releasing two books, "Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse" and "Making of the Constitution of India & Its Glorious Journey." Speaking to the audience, she pondered the adoption of the Constitution 75 years ago, referring to it as a "historic moment."

Home Minister Amit Shah sent warmest regards to people on "Constitution Day," stating that India celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Constitution with immense enthusiasm to honor the contribution of the architects of the Constitution.

The J&K government announced plans on Monday for lavish "Samvidhan Diwas" celebrations, which honor the Constitution's adoption on November 26, 1950. Since J&K's 1947 admission to India, this will be the first occasion of its kind.