All posts tagged: November 26

Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings

Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings

Published by Parlour News

New Delhi, Constitution Day would be observed by the nearly 2.63 lakh Panchayats across the country on November 26, and the Preamble of the Constitution would be read in local languages, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said on Monday. Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings In a statement issued here, the ministry said Constitution Day would be marked with the reading of the Preamble, led by Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj in the presence of senior officers and staff. “The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is coordinating the nationwide observance of Constitution Day on 26 November 2025 across all three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies ,” the Ministry said in a statement. “Panchayats across the country will hold mass readings of the Preamble in local languages, along with discussions, seminars and quizzes on constitutional values,” the Ministry said. “A nationwide Constitution Connect – Preamble Reading Relay will run from 10:00 am to 6:45 pm, with each State and UT joining for a 15-minute segment. The programme will be streamed live …

Constitution Day Of India 2024: Date, History, Significance, Quotes And How To Celebrate

Constitution Day Of India 2024: Date, History, Significance, Quotes And How To Celebrate

Published by Webster

Last Updated:November 22, 2024, 09:30 IST Constitution Day, marking the importance of the constitutional values among the Indian citizens, is also known as National Law Day. On October 11, 2015, PM Narendra Modi declared Samvidhan Divas, while laying the foundation stone for the Statue of Equality. (Image: Shutterstock) Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, is observed on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution, a milestone that shaped the democratic framework of the nation. On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India, led by visionary leaders like Dr BR Ambedkar, finalised the Constitution after nearly three years of deliberations. It came into effect on January 26, 1950, marking the birth of the Indian Republic. Constitution Day Of India: History Recognising the significance of this historic event, the Government of India officially declared November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The Constitution was drafted by a Constituent Assembly formed under the 1946 Cabinet Mission Plan. Its first session was held on December 9, 1946, …