{"id":33741,"date":"2024-01-25T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idronline.org\/?post_type=feature&#038;p=33741"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:03:17","slug":"idr-explains-the-constitution-of-india","status":"publish","type":"feature","link":"https:\/\/idronline.org\/kn-in\/features\/idr-explains\/idr-explains-the-constitution-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"IDR Explains | The Constitution of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"IDR Explains | The Constitution of India\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lqS74c4Mc3w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>The Constitution of India, adopted on January 26, 1950, serves as the supreme legal document governing the world&rsquo;s largest democracy. Framed by a constituent assembly, and drafted by Dr B R Ambedkar, the Constitution embodies the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. It provides a comprehensive framework for the functioning of the government, delineates the powers and responsibilities of various institutions, and guarantees fundamental rights to its citizens. Its relevance today is undeniable, as it continues to guide the nation&rsquo;s governance, ensuring a balance between individual rights and collective interests.<\/p><p>The Constitution acts as a dynamic blueprint that upholds democratic principles, safeguards human rights, and fosters a pluralistic and inclusive society. Find out more about the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties, and learn how we can include these in our work and daily lives.<\/p><p>&mdash;<\/p><div class=\"idron-article-in-content\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" id=\"idron-1061396222\"><a href=\"https:\/\/idronline.org\/what-is-idr-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"What is IDR Answers Page Banner\"><img src=\"https:\/\/idronline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/What-is-IDR-Answers-Page-Banner-1.png\" alt=\"What is IDR Answers Page Banner\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/idronline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/What-is-IDR-Answers-Page-Banner-1.png 1250w, https:\/\/idronline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/What-is-IDR-Answers-Page-Banner-1-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/idronline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/What-is-IDR-Answers-Page-Banner-1-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/idronline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/What-is-IDR-Answers-Page-Banner-1-150x30.png 150w, 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