<P> The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India , drafted by a committee headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar , on 26 November 1949 . India became a sovereign democratic republic after its constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950 . Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India . The three words ' socialist ' , ' secular ' and ' integrity ' were added later with the 42nd Constitution Amendment 1976 . </P>
<P> The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India , drafted by a committee headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar , on 26 November 1949 . India became a sovereign democratic republic after its constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950 . Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India . The three words ' socialist ' , ' secular ' and ' integrity ' were added later with the 42nd Constitution Amendment 1976 . </P>
when did the constitution of india came into force
when did the constitution of india came into force
26 January 1950
26 January 1950