Published 09:30 IST, November 26th 2019

Rashtrapati Bhavan illuminated to mark the 70th anniversary of Indian Constitution

India celebrates the 70th anniversary since the adoption of Constitution, the Parliament and the Rashtrapati Bhavan were lit up in multiple colours on the eve

Reported by: Prachi Mankani
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As India celebrates  70th anniversary of option of Constitution,  Parliament and Rashtrapati Bhawan were lit up in multiple colours on eve for occasion.  day is celebrated annually on vember 26 to commemorate option of Indian Constitution. To mark a tribute to India's first Law Minister Bhim Rao Ambedkar Constitution day was first celebrated in 2015. anuncement of same was me by PM Modi on October 11, 2015, while laying foundation stone of Statue of Equality in Mumbai. 

In his dress to nation during 56th edition of program 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi h described vember 26 as a 'special day for whole country' and furr expressed hope that Constitution Day would reinforce nation's obligation towards upholding constitutional ideals and values.

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"I hope that 'Constitution Day' reinforces our obligation towards upholding constitutional ideals and values thus contributing to nation-building. After all, this was dream of makers of our Constitution," Modi said.

Both PM Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind are slated to dress a joint session of Parliament on vember 26. Besides, Bharatiya Janata Party will also organise a 10-day long program on occasion. 

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Government of India is all set to launch a campaign on 70th anniversary of option of Constitution on vember 26. campaign would be centred around spreing awareness among youth about fundamental duties as stated in constitution. During Conference of Goverrs in New Delhi, President Ram Nath Kovind expressed hope that all Goverrs and Lieutenant Goverrs will play a major role in creating awareness among masses at occasion of Constitution Day. 

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08:07 IST, November 26th 2019