Background

India became independent of the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947.India did not have a permanent constitution at this time.The drafting committee presented the constitution first draft to the national assembly on November 4, 1947.The national assembly signed the final English and Hindi language versions of the constitution on January 24, 1950.India constitution came into effect on Republic Day, January 26, 1950.This date was chosen as it was the anniversary of Purna Swaraj Day, which was held on January 26, 1930.The constitution gave India citizens the power to govern themselves by choosing their own government.Dr Rajendra Prasad took oath as India first president at the Durbar Hall in the Government House, followed by a residential drive along a route to the Irwin Stadium, where he unfurled India national flag.Ever since the historic day, January 26 is celebrated with festivities and patriotic fervor across India.