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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