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Detailed explanation-1: -Constitution Day also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas’, is celebrated in our country on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect from 26th January 1950.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, was an ambitious leader, journalist, economist and social reformer who fought for discrimination against the untouchables. On August 29, 1947, he formed a committee of seven members calling it the ‘Drafting Committee’.

Detailed explanation-3: -The year of 2021 was the 131st birth anniversary of Ambedkar, who had chaired the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly and played a pivotal role in the drafting of the constitution. Previously this day was celebrated as Law Day.

Detailed explanation-4: -On January 26, 1950, the Indian Constitution became effective. Every year on November 26, India observes Constitution Day, also known as National Law Day, to commemorate the day the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.