๐ Happy Constitution Day! ๐ฎ๐ณโจ๐
๐ Happy Constitution Day! ๐ฎ๐ณโจ
๐ Did you know? On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26th January 1950! Today, we celebrate Samvidhan Divas to honor this historic moment and the values that guide our nation. ๐ช๐
๐ A Bit of Backstory:
In 2015, to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ๐๏ธโthe Father of our ConstitutionโPM Narendra Modi declared 26th November as Constitution Day while laying the foundation stone for Ambedkarโs Statue of Equality Memorial in Mumbai. โ๏ธโจ Previously called National Law Day, this day now shines a spotlight on Ambedkarโs ideas of equality and justice. โ๏ธ๐๏ธ
๐จ Not a public holiday, but way more meaningful! Hereโs how itโs celebrated:
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Schools read the Preamble aloud & host quizzes, essays, and mock debates. ๐ซ๐
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Universities organize mock parliaments to explore the Constitution. ๐๏ธ
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Indian embassies translate and share the Constitution globally ๐
๐โโ๏ธ Run for Equality, special parliamentary sessions, and illuminated Parliament complexes add to the grandeur of this day. In 2019, students of Andhra University ran the Run for Ambedkar rally on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam. ๐โโ๏ธ๐
๐ฅ 2023 Highlight: The Govt. of Manipur launched a bilingual edition of the Constitution in Meitei Mayek (Manipuri script) and English. ๐ Accessible in schools, libraries, and offices, this marked a historic first for the state. โจ๐
๐ Letโs take a moment to appreciate the values of justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity enshrined in our Constitution. ๐ฎ๐ณโค๏ธ
Stay proud, stay informed! ๐ช
Venkataramanan Ramasethu
26th November 2024 โจ