Constitution Day 2024: As India celebrates Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, today, November 26, President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall of the old Parliament building to mark the 75th anniversary of the Constitution.
During the event, President Murmu released translated versions of the Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili, and will lead a ceremonial reading of the Preamble. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will also attend the celebrations.
To mark the occasion, the government will unveil a commemorative coin and stamp. The iconic old Parliament building, a historic landmark designed by Sir Herbert Baker, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927, by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin.
On Monday, the Centre launched a new website, https: //constitution75.com, to encourage citizens to engage with the legacy of the Constitution through interactive activities and resources. Mass readings of the Preamble will be held in schools, cities, and villages across the country.
The Constituent Assembly met for the first time on December 9, 1946, in the Central Hall of the old Parliament House. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950, when India became a republic.
Source: News18