November 26 is commemorated as Constitution Day in India, marking the 1949 adoption of the country's governing document, which was drafted by Dr BR Ambedkar. While Republic Day (January 26) commemorates the Constitution's implementation, November 26 emphasizes constitutional values like justice, liberty, and equality. Actor Kamal Haasan joined in on the 75th anniversary celebration of Constitution Day by penning a long note on the significance of the document and urging the citizens to recommit to its ideals and work towards a free and united India.

Kamal Haasan's note on Constitution Day

In his note, Kamal wrote, "On this day, 75 years ago, a momentous chapter in India's history was written. After two years, eleven months, and seventeen days of tireless deliberations, 299 men and women from across the length and breadth of India came together to proudly enact and adopt the Indian Constitution - a document sacrosanct to me, that defined how "We, the people of India" would govern ourselves.