New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in marking the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution on November 26. The special event will take place in the Central Hall of Parliament, where leaders will gather to pay tribute to the Constitution and its makers.
This day holds historical significance, commemorating the moment when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949. The event will be observed in the Central Hall of Parliament, with a program titled “Our Constitution, Our Self-Respect.”
PM Modi extends greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Constitution Day wishes to all the countrymen. In a post on X, he said, “Happy Constitution Day to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution.”
सभी देशवासियों को भारतीय संविधान की 75वीं वर्षगांठ के पावन अवसर पर संविधान दिवस की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।#75YearsOfConstitution pic.twitter.com/pa5MVHO6Cu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2024
The day’s proceedings will begin at 11 am with the arrival of President Droupadi Murmu. The program will kick off with a four-minute film that highlights the journey of the Indian Constitution. Following the film, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will address the gathering.
A highlight of the day will be the release of commemorative items. A special coin and postage stamp will be issued to honor the 75th anniversary of the Constitution. Additionally, two books, “Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse” and “Glorious Journey,” will be launched.
The event will also feature the release of a booklet on the art of the Constitution, alongside a special edition of the Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili. This is a symbolic gesture, bringing the Constitution closer to India’s diverse linguistic communities.
President Murmu to address joint session in Parliament
After these releases, President Murmu will address the gathering, where she will read out the Preamble of the Constitution. The program will conclude with the National Anthem, bringing a solemn end to the occasion.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the event is not only a celebration in Parliament but a nationwide tribute to the Constitution and its makers. He emphasized that the program is meant to honor the Constitution and educate every citizen about its importance. While the Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, it officially came into force on January 26, 1950.
The commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Constitution will not end with this event. Minister Rijiju stated that the celebrations would continue throughout the year, with various programs and activities across the country to recognize the significance of India’s Constitution.
