President Murmu and PM Modi to Attend Constitution Day Event

India will mark the 76th anniversary of the adoption of its Constitution with a national ceremony at Samvidhan Sadan, where President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the celebrations. The event highlights the enduring significance of constitutional values in India’s democratic life.

Key Dignitaries to Address Parliament

The ceremony will take place in the Central Hall on 26 November, with the President delivering an address to Members of both Houses at 11 a.m. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will also speak at the event, which begins with the collective reading of the Preamble. The gathering underscores bipartisan commitment to constitutional principles.

Launch of Multilingual Constitution Versions

A translated edition of the Constitution of India will be released in nine languages, including Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia and Assamese. A commemorative booklet titled “Bharat ke Samvidhan main Kala aur Calligraphy” will be introduced, reflecting the artistic traditions associated with constitutional history.

Nationwide Activities Marking Samvidhan Divas

Union ministries, state governments and local bodies will hold events ranging from debates and seminars to cultural programmes and exhibitions. Citizens may participate by reading the Preamble online, generating certificates of participation and taking part in quizzes and essay contests under the theme “Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman”. Activities will extend from Panchayat-level institutions to Parliament.

Exam Oriented Facts

• Constitution Day is observed annually on 26 November.
• The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950.
• Translated versions will be released in nine Indian languages during the ceremony.
• President Murmu will lead the Preamble reading in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.

Historical Significance of Samvidhan Diwas

The observance, initiated in 2015, honours the work of the Constituent Assembly led by Dr. Rajendra Prasad and the drafting committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. It serves as a reminder of India’s foundational commitment to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity, reaffirming the Constitution’s role as the guiding framework of the republic.