Republic Day 2025: 10 Facts About The Constitution Of India You Should Know

Last Updated:January 25, 2025, 17:14 IST

Republic Day 2025: India’s Constitution holds the record for being the longest in the world, with a staggering 117,369 words. For context, Monaco’s Constitution is a mere 3,814 words long!

Republic Day 2025: It took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to complete the final draft of the Constitution Of India — a monumental task by any standard. (Image: Shutterstock)

January 26 is no ordinary day in India – it’s when the entire nation comes together to celebrate Republic Day. This year, we mark the 76th Republic Day, commemorating the historic moment in 1950 when India officially embraced its Constitution and became a republic. While the country celebrates with pride, the spotlight shines brightest on New Delhi, where the grand Republic Day parade unfolds. This year’s theme, ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,’ emphasises India’s glorious heritage and path toward a bright future.

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Though India achieved independence on August 15, 1947, January 26 holds a unique significance. It was on this day in 1950 that India took its biggest step toward becoming a fully Sovereign, Democratic Republic by adopting its Constitution.

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This event didn’t just symbolise governance—it signalled a new dawn for a young nation. On that very day, Dr Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President, hoisted the tricolour, ushering in the birth of the Republic of India.

Since then, Republic Day has been celebrated annually, symbolising the nation’s commitment to justice, liberty and equality. This national holiday is a powerful reminder of the democratic ideals that form the bedrock of modern India.

The Constitution of India is more than just a legal document—it’s a witness to the dreams and determination of the people who shaped our nation. Here are some interesting facts to know that make it even more awe-inspiring:

Constitution Of India

1. In 1934, Manabendra Nath Roy was the first to suggest the idea of a Constituent Assembly, a proposal that became a formal demand by the National Congress in 1935.
2. The Constitution wasn’t printed or typed. It was meticulously handwritten by Prem Behari Narain Raizada in both Hindi and English.
3. Every page of the handwritten Constitution was artistically decorated by Shantiniketan artists, including Nandalal Bose and Beohar Rammanohar Sinha.
4. India’s Constitution holds the record for being the longest in the world, with a staggering 117,369 words. For context, Monaco’s Constitution is a mere 3,814 words long!
5. The original copies of the Constitution are preserved in helium-filled cases in the Library of the Parliament of India, ensuring they remain intact for generations.
6. Drafting and publishing the Constitution came for Rs 64 lakh.
7. It took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to complete the final draft—a monumental task by any standard.
8. Before its adoption, the first draft underwent over 2,000 amendments.
9. When the Constitution was initially adopted, it had 395 Articles. By 2021, this grew to 470 Articles, grouped into 25 Parts, 12 Schedules and five Appendices.
10. The Constitution replaced the Government of India Act of 1935, marking the transition from being the Dominion of India to becoming the Republic of India.

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