1950
JUSTICE
LIBERTY
EQUALITY
FRATERNITY
CONSTITUTION
ADOPTED NOV 26, [1949]
First meeting of the Constituent Assembly. The task to draft the destiny of a nation begins.
India awakens to life and freedom. A nation is born, but the rulebook is yet to be written.
26th Nov. The Constitution is adopted. "We gave to ourselves this Constitution."
26th Jan. The Constitution comes into force. India becomes a Sovereign Democratic Republic.
A man who broke centuries-old shackles with his pen. He became the first Indian to earn doctorates from Columbia University and the London School of Economics.
"WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA..."
Have solemnly resolved to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity.
The right to drink water. He went to the Chawdar pond with thousands of people, drank the water, and said, "We are human beings too."
An agreement was reached with Gandhi in Yerwada Jail. Instead of a separate electorate for the depressed classes, reservation of seats was secured.
He embraced Buddhism along with millions of others in Nagpur. "I have started my new life."
Everyone is equal before the law. There is no discrimination based on religion, caste, or gender.
Freedom of speech, freedom of association, and freedom to travel anywhere in the country.
Right against exploitation. Complete prohibition of forced labor and child labor.
The soul of the constitution. If your rights are violated, you can go directly to the Supreme Court.