Noted Senior advocate of Supreme Court, and apex bar leader, Ashok Bhan greeted people on “Samvidhan Diwas.”
Today, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly.
Speaking to lawyers in an event organised by Asia Pacific Lawyers group, senior Supreme Court advocate and a prominent bar leader Ashok Bhan wished the citizens of India all over the globe a happy “Samvidhan Diwas.”
He said this day is a reminder to us that while the constitution gives rights to the citizens, frames principles, procedures, restrictions and duties for the government at the same time it casts duties on the citizens to follow the rule of law.
Bhan said to safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect, their unity and oneness, and should insist upon choosing as their representatives only such persons who are honest, grounded, good truthful and firm faith in Constitutionalism.
Bhan said, “the Constitution Day is observed every year in India. The day is also known as Samvidhan Diwas or National Law Day. Constitution Day is celebrated to commemorate the day when the Constitution of India was adopted. The National Constitution Day highlights the significance of the Indian Constitution in governing the country. Indians share Constitutional Day and Samvidhan Diwas wishes.”
This day was celebrated as a national Law day and since 2015 after the Government of India issued a gazette notification. The year also marked the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution of India.
Constitution Day is celebrated in India on November 26th every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. This day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950.
To celebrate this day, the Indian government has launched several initiatives, including online quizzes and reading of the Preamble to the Constitution.
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the importance of the Constitution and the role of the judiciary in upholding its values.
Overall, Constitution Day is an important celebration in India, reiterating the country’s commitment to democracy, justice, and equality.