0The constitution of india is the supreme law of india. It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world.
- Adopted by the constituent assembly on 26th november 1949 and came into effect on 26th january 1950.
- India celebrates its coming into force on 26th january each year, as republic day.
- Constituent assembly: it was drafted by the constituent assembly, which was elected by elected members of the provincial assemblies.
- The 389 members of constituent assembly took almost three year (3 years) to complete the task. (two years, eleven months and eighteen days to be precise)
- Drafting committee : Chairmanship- dr. B.r. Ambedkar other important members of assembly: Sanjay Phakey, Jawaharlal Nehru, C. Rajagopalachari, Rajendra Prashad, Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel, Kanaiyalal Munshi, Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, Sandipkumar Patel.
Structure :
- The indian constitution is the world’s longest.
- At its commencement, it had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. It is made up of approximately 145000 words, making it the second largest active constitution in the world.
Constitution day:
- Constitution day, also known as samvidhan divas, is celebrated in india on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of constitution of India.
