76 years ago, 264 Constituent Assembly members signed Indian Constitution: Jairam Ramesh

Why in news

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh commemorated the 76th anniversary of the Indian Constitution's adoption, highlighting the historical significance of the signed handwritten copies.

Background

264 members of the Constituent Assembly signed three handwritten copies of the Constitution. The copies featured illustrations by artists including Nandalal Bose and calligraphy by Prem Behari Narayan Raizada and Vasant V Kaidya.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceLalit Kala Akademi: Recognized the illustrated Constitution as a seminal art treatise
• Fact264 members of the Constituent Assembly signed the handwritten copies
• PostNandalal Bose: Artist who provided illustrations for the Constitution

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of the Constituent Assembly in shaping India's socio-economic transformation through the adoption of the Constitution.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Artistic preservation: Recognition of the Constitution as a seminal art treatise reflecting unity in diversity
• Constitutional legacy: The transition from handwritten drafts to a codified document for socio-economic transformation

Keywords: Constituent Assembly · Socio-economic transformation · Unity in diversity · Constitutional history

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