India marked the 76th Constitution Day with a historic step toward linguistic inclusion. President Droupadi Murmu led a special ceremony in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, where top national leaders gathered for the digital unveiling of the Constitution in multiple regional languages.
The event highlighted the government’s push to make constitutional knowledge more accessible and to promote deeper public participation in democratic values across the country.
Constitution in Which 9 Languages
President Droupadi Murmu led the National Constitution Day 2025 celebrations on Wednesday at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. She unveiled the digital version of the Indian Constitution in nine languages — Malayalam, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Nepali, Punjabi, Odia, Assamese and Marathi. This marks the first-ever release of the Constitution in languages like Kashmiri and Bodo.
Top national leaders, including Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, several Union Ministers and Members of Parliament, attended the ceremony.
President Droupadi Murmu Unveils Constitution in Nine New Languages
The event began at 11 am. The President led all parliamentarians in reaffirming their commitment to constitutional values and democratic traditions. The Ministry of Culture also prepared a special Hindi booklet featuring the art and calligraphy of the Indian Constitution. It will be released as part of the celebrations.
A collective reading of the Preamble took place during the programme. Citizens across the country also joined the reading online through MyGov.in and Constitution75.com.
Nationwide Activities Planned
The Centre has planned Constitution Day programmes from the Panchayat level to the Parliament. Schools, colleges, state departments, and local bodies will organise quizzes, cultural events, poster competitions, seminars, exhibitions and essay contests. The government aims to turn Constitution Day 2025 into a “national festival of constitutional values.”
PM Modi Urges Citizens to Uphold Duties
PM Narendra Modi appealed to citizens to uphold their Constitutional duties. He called them the “foundation of a strong democracy.” In a letter to the public, he encouraged educational institutions to celebrate first-time voters who turn 18 this year.
PM Modi also referred to Mahatma Gandhi’s belief that rights flow from the performance of duties. He stressed that social and economic progress depends on this mindset. He wrote on X that the Constitution places great importance on human dignity, labour and equality. He also paid tribute to the framers of the Constitution, stating that their vision still guides India’s path toward a Viksit Bharat.
ANI reported that the Prime Minister will join the main event in the Central Hall at 11 am. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.
Leaders Highlight Unity & Diversity
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan praised the Constitution. He said it reflects India’s “collective wisdom and enduring unity.” President Murmu addressed the gathering and highlighted India’s inclusive spirit, strengthened further with the new language editions.
Tributes to 26/11 Victims
On the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the victims and security forces. He wrote that the terrorist attack was “cowardly” and “heinous.”
He added that “terrorism is not a curse for just one country, but for the entire human race.” He said India’s zero-tolerance policy continues to gain global support.
Delhi Air Quality Dips Again
Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR’s air quality worsened sharply on Wednesday. Bawana recorded an AQI of 382, and the citywide AQI touched 363. Despite GRAP Stage III restrictions, pollution remains high due to falling temperatures and heavy smog. Experts warn that conditions may worsen in the coming days.
