On Constitution Day, President Droupadi Murmu Unveils Dr B R Ambedkar Statue At The Supreme Court

On the occasion of Constitution Day, a statue of Dr B R Ambedkar was unveiled on Sunday (26 November) in the Supreme Court premises by President Droupadi Murmu.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, along with Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, showed their respect to the architect of the Indian Constitution by bowing and presenting flowers to the towering sculpture, which stands over 7-foot tall.

Following the unveiling, President Murmu and CJI Chandrachud proceeded with the planting of saplings.

Several judges from the Supreme Court graced the event.

This day, 26 November, is recognised as Constitution Day since 2015, in honour of the Constituent Assembly's adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.

Prior to 2015, the day was celebrated as Law Day.

In the 107th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to india on the occasion of Constitution Day.

"It was on this very day in 1949 that the Constituent Assembly had passed and adopted the Constitution of India. I remember… in the year 2015, when we were celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar, a thought had struck the mind to observe the 26th of November as Constitution Day. And since then, every year, we have been celebrating this day as Constitution Day.

"I extend my best wishes to all countrymen on the occasion of Constitution Day. And together we shall certainly attain the resolve of a developed India, according priority to citizens’ duties."