J&K To Celebrate Constitution Day on November 26 For The First Time

Jammu and Kashmir will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India on November 26 for the first time after the scrapping of provisions of Article 370 that ended the J&K Constitution that was in place since 1957.

"To acknowledge the contribution of the framers of the Constitution and sensitise people regarding the exalted values and the precepts enshrined in it, November 26 is being observed as Constitution Day. This year will mark the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution," Additional Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), J&K, Subash C Chhibber said in an order issued by the government.

All institutions including government offices will read out the preamble to the Constitution at 11 am followed by a pledge to uphold the fundamental duties, he said.