Introduction to Our Constitution
The Indian Constitution is the supreme law of the country, establishing the framework for governance, rights, and duties of citizens.
Core concept
The Indian Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the chairman of the drafting committee.
How it works
The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, celebrated as Republic Day, establishing India as a sovereign republic.
Why it matters
It is one of the longest written constitutions in the world, covering governance structure, fundamental rights, and duties comprehensively.
Key detail
The Constitution establishes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, guiding the nation's governance and values.
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• Constitution drafted by Constituent Assembly.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: drafting committee chairman.
• Effective from January 26, 1950.
• This is celebrated as Republic Day.
• It's among world's longest written constitutions.
• Covers governance, rights, duties comprehensively.
• India: sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.
• Constitution guides nation's governance, values.