India commemorates Constitution Day today. As Prime Minister Modi joins the celebrations, we delve into the historical significance, the role of Dr BR Ambedkar, and the events planned for the day.

In 2015, the government designated November 26 as Constitution Day to promote constitutional values, in addition to coinciding with Dr. BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary.

Senior Congress leader Mohan Prakash accuses Modi's government of aiming to make minorities 'second-class citizens.' Prakash praised the Supreme Court for upholding the 'secular' and 'socialist' Preamble.

November 26 is observed as Constitution Day in India as on this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian history.

While January 26 is celebrated as Republic Day, since 2015, November 26 is annually observed as the Constitution Day of India, or Samvidhan Divas. Here is what to know about the history and politics associated with the day.

The day was originally observed as Law Day until the government, in 2015, rechristened it as Constitution Day to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar.

Constitution of India has provisions for fundamental rights, directive principles of state policy, and governance structures ensure both: the empowerment of citizens and the accountability of the state.