16 Interesting facts about the Indian Constitution on this 68 th Republic Day
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WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic and to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;
16 Interesting facts about the Indian Constitution on this 68 th Republic Day
Talking in layman terms, the Indian Constitution is the supreme rule-book that lays down the instructions to be followed for the governance of India. Before India was independent, the Britishers made rules which were known as Acts, the last one being the Government of India Act 1935. These acts were biased and denied many basic rights to Indian citizens. When our Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946, a lot of debates and discussions happened, before the leaders came up with the final draft of the Constitution. Our Constitution was legally enforced on the eve of Republic Day in January of 1950. On this day every Indian heart fills with pride when we see the National Flag unfurling on Republic Day. 26th January brings out the patriot in us but not everybody knows how much significance the day holds for us. On the 68th Republic Day, here are some facts about Republic Day that every Indian must be aware of:
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