Importance of 26th January: Indian Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950; it was the day when India declared itself Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state. Indian Constitution was drafted by the Constitute Assembly, formed after Indian independence from British rule in 1947, headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The roots for the establishment of this day are from the Lahore Session of Indian National Congress at the midnight of 31 st December 1929-1 st January 1930 when the tri color flag was unfurled by the nationalists and a pledge was taken that they will celebrate Independence day on 26 January every year and that the people of country would unceasingly strive for the establishment of a Sovereign Democratic Republic of India. India became independent from the British rule on August 15, 1947 and after that there was need of a constitution for the country which came into force on 26 January, 1950. The Indian Constituent Assembly met on December 9, 1946 and Assembly appointed a number of committees to report on various aspects of proposed constitution. The Indian Constitution was finalized with 395 Articles and eight Schedules, and was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. The Indian Republic officially came into being on January 26, 1950. It was not a random date chosen as republic day as it had many important facts linked with the past as it was the date in 1927 when the Indian National Congress fighting its non-violent war for freedom voted for the complete independence as against ‘dominion status’ and it was 26 January which was pledged by Indian National Congress to make the country sovereign democratic republic. Constitution was written and adopted on November 1949 and 26 January of following year 1950 was chosen as the official day for the adoption of constitution. India has lengthiest and the most detailed constitution in the world. This day is celebrated as Republic day annually after 1950 as it was day after which India became a nation in true sense with constitution and the elected representatives of the people so it is very important national event and one of the three national holidays. Indian other two national holidays are Independence Day on August 15 since 1947 and the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on October 2. It is event of national importance and is celebrated across the country with big fame.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 16:44:00 +0000
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