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Constitution Day 2021: What you need to know about this historic day
Updated On: 26 November, 2021 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Constitution Day is celebrated to inculcate constitutional values among citizens and spread the thoughts and ideas of BR Ambedkar, the father of the Indian constitution
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On November 4, 1949, Ambedkar, who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution of India moved a motion for the adoption of the draft Constitution. Pic/AFP
On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India which came into effect on January 26, 1950. Today marks the 72nd anniversary of the historic event. The day is celebrated to promote constitutional values among citizens and is also known as National Law Day.
In 1934, the demand of the Constituent Assembly was made. The idea was introduced by MN Roy, a communist party leader. Then it was taken up by the Congress party and in 1940, the demand was accepted by the British government.
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