Indian Constitution

April 16, 2026 12:25 PM

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and his defining role in drafting the Indian Constitution

As the nation commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, attention once again turns to his most enduring legacy - the Constitution of India, a document that continues to guide the world’s largest democracy. Adopted in November 1949 and enforced from January 26, 1950, the Constitution stands as a cornerstone of India’s democratic framework, embodying the principles of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. Architect of the Constitution As Chairman of the Drafting...

April 16, 2026 12:26 PM

Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar: Architect of equality and modern India

The nation remembers Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his birth anniversary on April 14 every year, honouring a towering figure whose life and work transformed India’s social, political and constitutional landscape. Born on April 14, 1891, in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow, Ambedkar rose from humble beginnings as the fourteenth child of his parents to become one of the foremost intellectuals and nation-builders of India. His early life was marked by severe social discrimination due to the rigid caste s...

November 26, 2025 4:21 PM

India’s Constitutional journey written “in golden letters”: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu presided over the Constitution Day celebration at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on Wednesday, marking 76 years since the adoption of the Constitution. Addressing the gathering, the President recalled that the observance of November 26 as Constitution Day began in 2015, the 125th birth anniversary year of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. She said the decision has proved meaningful as it has strengthened national commitment to constitutional values. “On this day, the entire nat...

November 26, 2025 3:58 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting Constitution’s role in shaping Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that reflects on the evolution of India’s Constitution and its role in guiding the country toward becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Responding to Birla’s post on X, the Prime Minister said that the article explains how the Constitution was shaped by the Constituent Assembly and enriched by the aspirations of millions of Indians. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, “In thi...

November 26, 2025 2:55 PM

Every page of the Constitution reflects the soul of the nation: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday paid tribute to the members of the Constituent Assembly, stating that “in every page of the Constitution, we see the soul of our nation.” He was speaking at the 75th anniversary of Constitution Day held at Samvidhan Sadan in Parliament. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leaders of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, Union Ministers and MPs also attended the event. In his address, the Vice President said that t...

November 26, 2025 1:39 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Constitution framers on Constitution Day, calls for renewed focus on duties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the framers of the Constitution on Constitution Day, emphasising the document’s central values and urging citizens to strengthen constitutional principles through their actions. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “On Constitution Day, we pay tribute to the framers of our Constitution. Their vision and foresight continue to motivate us in our pursuit of building a Viksit Bharat. Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human ...

November 26, 2025 12:28 PM

Connecting youth with soul of democracy is need of the hour: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Constitution Day

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that connecting the youth with the core values of the Constitution is essential for strengthening India’s democracy. He was speaking at a Constitution Day event at Manipal University in Jaipur. Birla said the Constitution is not just a legal document but a guide to India’s national character, built on the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He stressed that young people must understand these values and reflect them in their co...

November 25, 2024 11:45 AM

Those rejected by people repeatedly, try to control House through chaos: PM Modi slams Oppn

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Opposition on Monday, accusing them of disrupting Parliament and denying meaningful discussions. He stated that those "who have been rejected by the people multiple times are attempting to control the House through chaos." Speaking to the media ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, PM Modi underscored the significance of this session, terming it a special occasion as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the I...

November 5, 2024 4:20 PM

Supreme Court rules not all private properties can be acquired by Govt under Article 39(b)

In a landmark ruling, a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court has determined that not all private properties can be taken over by the state under Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution. The judgment clarified that privately owned properties do not inherently qualify as "material resources of the community" and, therefore, cannot be acquired solely to serve the "common good." Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, authoring the majority opinion, stated that including all private properties as ...