Speech on National Constitution Day

Speech on Indian Constitution Day in English – Long and Short

We are sharing here some sample speeches on the Constitution Day that can be used for ideas and thoughts. The language of the speech is extremely simple, and you can use your own language according to the type of setting you are delivering the speech within. Our short speech on the Constitution Day can be used as a sample at the school level and the long speech on Constitution Day can be used at the college level and by the teachers as well as principals.

2 Minute Speech on Indian Constitution

Good morning everyone,

Today, I’m here to speak about one of the proudest achievements of our nation — the Constitution of India. It is not just a document; it is the soul of our democracy.

The Indian Constitution, adopted on November 26, 1949, is the supreme law of India, establishing our nation as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. It guarantees fundamental rights like equality and freedom while also outlining the duties of citizens and the structure of the government.

The Constitution came into effect on 26th January 1950, a day we now celebrate as Republic Day. It was drafted under the leadership of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who is rightly called the Father of the Indian Constitution. The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to frame it, ensuring that every Indian, regardless of caste, religion, or gender, would enjoy justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Our Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world and lays down the framework for the government, the rights of citizens, and the duties we must follow. It protects our fundamental rights and reminds us of our fundamental duties.

Even today, it stands as a living document — guiding our democracy, adapting to change, and upholding the values of freedom and fairness.

Let us remember that the strength of our Constitution lies not only in its words but in how we, the people of India, respect and uphold it every day.

Thank you.

3 Minute Speech on Indian Constitution

Good morning everyone,

Today, I’m here to speak about one of the most important pillars of our nation — the Constitution of India. It is not just a book of laws but the very foundation of our democracy. The Indian Constitution is the bedrock of our nation, the supreme law that guides our democracy and guarantees our rights as citizens.

The Indian Constitution, adopted on November 26, 1949, is the supreme law of India, establishing our country as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. It guarantees every citizen fundamental rights like equality, freedom, and justice, while also defining the duties of citizens and the structure of the government.

The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, which we celebrate as Republic Day. It was drafted under the guidance of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who is remembered as the Father of the Indian Constitution. The Constituent Assembly worked for almost three years to ensure that the Constitution reflected India’s diversity, unity, and democratic spirit.

Our Constitution is also the longest written constitution in the world. It ensures that power rests with the people and that every citizen is treated with dignity and respect.

Even today, it serves as a living document, adapting to change while preserving the core values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Let us all take pride in our Constitution and pledge to uphold its principles in our daily lives.

Thank you.

5 Minute Speech on Indian Constitution

Good morning everyone,

Today, I feel honored to speak about something that defines who we are as a nation — the Constitution of India. It is not merely a collection of laws and articles; it is the bedrock of our nation, the supreme law that guides our democracy and guarantees our rights as citizens.

The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950, a day we proudly celebrate as Republic Day. This historic moment marked the birth of the Republic of India, giving the power of governance to the people.

Our Constitution establishes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. These words, mentioned in the Preamble, capture the very spirit of our nation.

• Sovereign means India is free to make its own laws and decisions.

The Preamble begins with the words “We, the people of India”, reminding us that the Constitution is not imposed on us but created by us and for us. It reflects the collective dreams, struggles, and hopes of millions who fought for India’s independence.

The Constitution was drafted under the brilliant leadership of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the Father of the Indian Constitution, along with many other visionaries such as Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The Constituent Assembly spent nearly three years — 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days — carefully debating every clause to ensure justice and equality for all.

Our Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world, consisting of a Preamble, 25 Parts, 12 Schedules, and over 470 Articles. It lays down the structure of the government — the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary — and ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful. This separation of powers maintains balance and protects the rights of every citizen.

It guarantees our Fundamental Rights — like equality, freedom of speech, and the right to education — while also outlining our Fundamental Duties as citizens and the guiding principles for the government. These ensure that while we enjoy freedom, we also carry the responsibility to uphold the unity and integrity of our nation.

One of the most remarkable aspects of our Constitution is the guarantee of Fundamental Rights — the right to equality, freedom, protection against exploitation, freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and the right to constitutional remedies. These rights are essential for ensuring dignity and justice for every Indian.

At the same time, it reminds us of our Fundamental Duties — to respect the Constitution, uphold the unity of our country, protect the environment, and promote harmony among all citizens. Rights and duties go hand in hand; a responsible citizen ensures the strength of the nation.

Another strength of the Indian Constitution is its flexibility. It is a living document, capable of adapting to change while protecting the core ideals of democracy and equality. Over the years, many amendments have been made to address new challenges, showing that our Constitution grows along with our nation.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar once said, “However good a Constitution may be, if those who are implementing it are not good, it will prove to be bad.” This reminds us that the true spirit of the Constitution depends on us — the people. It is our duty to respect the law, uphold justice, and live as responsible citizens.

In conclusion, the Indian Constitution is not just a legal framework; it is a living promise — a promise of liberty, equality, and justice for all. It gives us the freedom to speak, to believe, to dream, and to shape our own destiny.

Let us take pride in being citizens of a democratic India and pledge to protect the ideals and values that our Constitution stands for. Because when we respect the Constitution, we strengthen the very foundation of our nation.

Thank you.

Speech on Constitution Day for Students

Respected Principal, Respected Teachers, Dear Students, Parents and all the Visitors – Warm Greetings to you all!

First of all, let me take the opportunity to welcome you all to the 15th annual celebration of our school. I am overwhelmed to have been given the opportunity to speak on this day. Today I am going to talk about the Constitution Day of India that we celebrate on 26th November each year. I am sure you all know that bharat has its own Constitution, but do you know how much struggles our freedom fighters had to do in order to get their own constitution. Constitution Day is one of the most significant days in the history of India as our nation got the official recognition of independent nation on this day.

The Constitution is the ultimate law of our nation. It provides the framework and guidelines for the political procedures, principles and the powers of government. It has 395 articles and 12 schedules and thus forms the longest constitution across the world. India became an independent nation on 15th August 1947; however it did not have its own constitution until 26th January, 1950. A committee, under the leadership of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was formed that created the constitution of India on 26th November 1949; the same was implemented on 26th January 1950.

We all know that India faced various political and emotional problems post Independence; the most critical being rehabilitation and reestablishment of the immigrants that migrated from the neighboring country Pakistan. Maintaining the law and order, implementing the law equality on all and amalgamating the princely states were the major challenges at that time. The Constitution is the set of rules, laws and regulations that guide a country’s administration. Various freedom fighters were involved in forming the Constitution and Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sarojini Naidu and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru were some of the most noteworthy figures. Dr. B.R Ambedkar was the Chairman and led the Drafting Committee that created and implemented the Indian Constitution and he is popularly known as the father of the Indian Constitution.

While forming the Constitution, the Drafting committee did the detailed scrutiny of each and every issue faced by India during that time. Several meetings were held during the formation of the Constitution and different laws recommended by the British regime during 1909, 1919 and 1935, ‘the American Bill of Rights’, ‘the British Parliamentary system’, ‘Ireland’s Social Directive Policies’ and others were studied in order to take guidance; some guidelines were even included in the Indian Constitution. Dr. Ambedkar along with all the other members of the committee ensured that the Constitution of India gives utmost importance to equality.

Article 14 guides the principles of equality and it signifies that no individual is above the law and justice prevails irrespective of a persons’ caste, sex, political status, etc. Finally, the Indian Constitution was accepted on 26th November, 1949 and the same came into force on 26th January, 1950.

Constitution Day signifies the true spirit of the independent India and let us all vow today that we will forever respect our nation and the Constitution of India.

Thank You and Jai Hind!

Speech on Constitution Day

Respected Principal Sir, Respected teachers, staffs and my dear students,

The constitution is like the boss of all laws in a country. It’s a document that spells out how the government works and what rights people have. It has all the important rules and laws that tell the government what it can and can’t do.

The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950. Before the constitution of India was formed, the country followed law and order as guided by the British. On 26th Jan, 1950, the constitution of India came into power; therefore the day has a very important significance in Indian history. The Constitution day represents pride of our Independent nation India and signifies the actual spirit of our independent nation India. On this occasion, I would like to take the opportunity to speak few lines about the Constitution of India. The Indian Constitution is the supreme power of India and even the Parliament of India doesn’t have the power to override the constitution.

Constitution day is the day when our nation India became a sovereign country in the actual sense, despite being independent from the British rule on 15th August 1947. A committee was created under Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s leadership and it took approximately 2 years and 11 months for the committee to create a permanent and independent constitution for itself; the nation’s laws and orders were functioning according to the laws created and executed by the British until then.

Hence, after various amendments, the Constitution of India was approved and accepted on 26th November 1949 (known as the Constitution Day of India) and the same completely came into effect on 26th January, 1950 (Known as the Republic Day of India). Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India and took oath on this day; the President is the constitutional head of the Union’s administration. Our Constitution offers for a Parliamentary type of government that has federal structure and has various unitary characteristics.

One of the most important articles of the Indian Constitution is Article14 and it lays down that the State should not deny or refuse to any individual equality and fairness before law and equal protection of the Indian laws within the Indian Territory.

Equality before law signifies that each individual will be administered by the law in an equal manner and no special benefit should be given to any individual irrespective of his rank, position or condition.

It also signifies that no individual is greater than the law and each individual should be treated equally without any discrimination of age, religion, race, sex, caste, political influence or place of birth, affluence, poverty, etc.

Well, there is a lot to say about the Constitution of India, but I would rest my speech here with a hope that each one of you would behold the importance of our Constitution, respect and maintain the Constitution of our nation in all situations.

Thank you!