The Indian Constitution was approved by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. The Constituent Assembly held its final meeting and signed the Constitution on January 24, 1950. The Constitution officially came into effect on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day in India. Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas or National Law Day, is celebrated every year in India on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution on that date in 1949. The Government of India declared November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015 to promote constitutional values among citizens. Summary:
- Approval of the Indian Constitution: November 26, 1949
- Final signing and ratification of the Constitution: January 24, 1950
- Constitution came into effect: January 26, 1950 (Republic Day)
- Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) celebrated: November 26 annually (declared in 2015)
This marks the foundational timeline related to the Indian Constitution and Constitution Day observance.
