The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949. In memory of Dr BR Ambedkar, the Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November every year.
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Longest written Constitution
The Constitution of India was inspired by the Constitutions of countries such as the UK, Ireland, Germany, Canada, and Australia, etc.
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A unique distinction
The Constitution of India was entirely written by hand. The original copy of the Constitution is preserved in the Library of Parliament.
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The original copies
The Constitution of India was prepared over a period of 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days. The original copies of the Constitution are handwritten in both Hindi and English.
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The chief architect
Dr BR Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Constitution of India. However, the calligrapher who penned the original copies was Shri Prem Bihari Narayan Raizada.
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The writing task
Prem Bihari Narayan Raizada completed the writing of the Constitution in 6 months. A total of 433 pen nibs were completely worn out during the endeavour.
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The drafting committe
Baba Saheb Ambedkar played a pivotal role in making the Constitution of India, leading the drafting committee.