Constitution Day 2025: India Celebrates 76th Anniversary of Constitution Adoption with Theme 'Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman'
India observes Constitution Day on November 26, 2025 with theme 'Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman', releasing the Constitution in 9 regional languages to mark the 76th anniversary of its adoption.
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- India celebrates Constitution Day on November 26, 2025 — 75th anniversary of Constitution adoption.
- Theme for 2025 is 'Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman' (Our Constitution – Our Pride).
- Constitution released in 9 regional languages to mark the milestone anniversary.
- Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949 and came into effect on January 26, 1950.
- Constitution Day has been observed since 2015 to promote constitutional values.
- The event underscores India's commitment to democratic governance and rule of law.
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India observed Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) on November 26, 2025, marking the 76th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. The theme for 2025 is 'Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman' (Our Constitution, Our Pride). The national function will be held at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan (formerly Parliament House) at 11:00 AM, presided over by the President of India.
As part of the commemoration, the Constitution of India will be officially released in nine additional regional languages — Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia, and Assamese — prepared by the Legislative Department. This initiative promotes constitutional literacy in India's diverse linguistic communities. Constitution Day was officially designated on November 19, 2015 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, coinciding with the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, to honour his contributions to India's democratic framework.
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1 When and why is Constitution Day observed in India?
Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is observed on November 26 every year to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949. It has been officially celebrated since 2015 to promote constitutional values among citizens.
2 What was the theme of Constitution Day 2025?
The theme for Constitution Day 2025 was 'Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman' (Our Constitution – Our Pride), marking the 75th anniversary of the Constitution's adoption.
3 What special initiative was taken on Constitution Day 2025 to mark the 75th anniversary?
To mark the 75th anniversary of the Constitution's adoption, the Constitution was released in 9 regional languages, making it more accessible to citizens across India.
4 What is the difference between the adoption date and the commencement date of the Indian Constitution?
The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949 (now observed as Constitution Day), but it came into force on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.
5 From which year has Constitution Day been officially observed in India?
Constitution Day has been officially observed since 2015, when the Government of India declared November 26 as Samvidhan Divas to spread awareness about the Constitution and promote constitutional values.
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India observed Constitution Day on 26 November 2025 with theme 'Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman', marking the 76th anniversary of adoption by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949. The national function at Samvidhan Sadan Central Hall was presided by the President. The Constitution released in nine additional languages including Marathi, Bodo.
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