India is entering the 75th anniversary of turning into a Republic tomorrow. The Constitution of India prepared under the leadership of Dr. BR Ambedkar is a unique work of art that combines diverse artistic traditions. Bengali, Mughal, Chola, Japanese, Ajanta, Buddhist and Jain art styles are interwoven in the design of the constitution, handwritten in exquisite calligraphy. India became a republic on January 26, 1950, when the constitution that adopted the noble principles of the constitutions of various countries took effect.
The longest constitution in the world
1,46,385 words
The only constitution to include paintings
22 paintings that are symbols of 5000 years of Indian culture
Jawaharlal Nehru was the person who suggested writing the Constitution by hand
Written by calligraphy expert Prem Behari Narain Raizada
Written on 22 x 16 inch size paper.
Total weight of 3.75 kg
Each page is designed by renowned illustrator Nandalal Bose and artists from Santiniketan. Six women in the team
22 paintings for 22 parts of the Constitution
The originals are kept in the Helium Chambers in the Parliament Library.
Two years, 11 months and 18 days for the final draft
The Constitution was finalized on November 26, 1949
On January 24, 1950, 284 members of the Constituent Assembly, including 15 women, signed the Constitution.
The Constitution was legally adopted on January 26, 1950
That day became Republic Day.
Great ideas from the constitutions of various countries was borrowed
Five Year Plan from the Soviet Union
Guiding principles from Ireland
Liberty, equality and fraternity in the preamble from the French Revolution
We, The People' phrase from the preamble to the US Constitution.
