Chocolate Day (February 9)

Nov 26, 2024, 09:04 IST

Prajvi Mathur

Indulge in the sweetness of Chocolate Day by gifting chocolates to your loved ones. Chocolate symbolises affection and appreciation, making it a perfect treat for the occasion.

Nov 26, 2024, 09:04 IST

Prajvi Mathur

Constitution Day of India is observed every year on 26 November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution that came into effect on 26 January 1950. Here are 5 facts about the Indian Constitution:

Influence of Other Countries

The Indian Constitution is influenced by the constitutions of Britain, Ireland, the United States, and Canada.

World’s Longest Written Constitution

The Indian Constitution is the longest-written constitution in the world. It comprises 448 articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules, and 104 amendments.

Time Taken to Draft the Constitution

The Constitution of India took two years, eleven months, and eighteen days. The Constituent Assembly started the draft on December 9, 1946, and completed it on November 26, 1949.

Father of the Indian Constitution

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution for his key contributions in drafting the constitution as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.

The Original Copy

The original handwritten copies of the Indian Constitution are kept at the Library of Parliament House in New Delhi. They are preserved in cases filled with helium.

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