By Archisha Yadav | January 23, 2025
The people of India are the ultimate custodians of the Constitution, adopted in their name as the foundation of the nation’s sovereignty.
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Over 53,000 citizens witnessed the Constituent Assembly debates from the visitors’ gallery during the three years it took to draft the Constitution.
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The Constitution of India, with 90,000 words, was entirely handwritten in both English and Hindi, featuring beautiful calligraphy and design.
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Artists from Shantiniketan, led by Nandalal Bose, handcrafted the Constitution, while Prem Behari Narain Raizada completed its calligraphy.
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The original handwritten Constitution is preserved in helium-filled cases in the Parliament Library to ensure its protection for future generations.
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Every part of the Constitution begins with an artistic illustration of a significant phase in India’s national history, created by Nandalal Bose’s team.
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The Constitution includes 22 miniature-style artworks, showcasing India’s history from the Indus Valley and Vedic period to the freedom movement.
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On 24 January 1950, Dr Rajendra Prasad was chosen as India’s first President during the final meeting of the Constituent Assembly.
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The National Flag of India was adopted on 22 July 1947 during a Constituent Assembly session, weeks before Independence on 15 August.
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The Constituent Assembly had 15 women members, who championed equal rights when many nations still denied basic rights to women.
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