The Constituent Assembly of India approved (adopted) the Constitution on 26 November 1949 , and this date is now observed as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) every year on 26 November.

Key dates in one glance

  • First meeting of the Constituent Assembly: 9 December 1946.
  • Constitution passed and adopted by the Constituent Assembly: 26 November 1949.
  • Constitution signed by members: 24 January 1950.
  • Constitution came into force (Republic Day): 26 January 1950.
  • Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas): celebrated every year on 26 November , marking the day of adoption.

Why 26 November is Constitution Day

  • On 26 November 1949 , after the final (third) reading, the Constituent Assembly voted in favour of B. R. Ambedkar’s motion to adopt the Constitution of India.
  • Because this was the day the Constitution was formally adopted , the Government of India later notified 26 November as “Constitution Day” to commemorate the adoption and spread awareness of constitutional values.

In short: the meeting in which the Constitution was approved was on 26 November 1949 , and this is why Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November every year.

TL;DR: The Indian Constitution was approved (adopted) by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 , and Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November to mark that historic adoption.

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