Constitution Day of India: India celebrates Constitution Day on November 26 every year, also known as Samvidhan Divas. This day also coincides with the 133rd birthday of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, who played a crucial role in shaping the Indian Constitution. Initially celebrated as Law Day, the day was renamed Constitution Day by the Indian government in 2015.
On November 26, 1949, the Indian Constitution was adopted, which came into effect on January 26, 1950. Dr. Ambedkar, a staunch advocate for the rights of the marginalised, headed the committee that drafted the Constitution – a process that took two years. , 11 months and 17 days to complete.
During a historic event, a statue of Dr. Ambedkar are unveiled on the grounds of the Supreme Court of India. President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the more than two-meter-high statue, which stands on a pedestal of more than one meter high, on Sunday at 10:30 am. The occasion will be broadcast live.
The statues of Dr. Ambedkar, which are often seen in cities and towns across India, often show him with his hand raised, symbolizing progress and inspiration. The new statue, initiated by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, depicts him in lawyer's attire, holding a copy of the Constitution. It is a tribute to his lasting legacy and contributions to Indian democracy.
Meanwhile, former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, during DailyExpertNews's Samvidhan@75 conclave, attempted to clear misunderstandings about the Collegium system, through which judges are appointed to the Supreme Court and Supreme Court – a complicated process that recently came to the center's attention. year.