Updated On: 29 January, 2026 08:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
On this day, in 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect and the country declared itself to be a Republic. We recommend a new children’s book by one of India’s leading voices, and a few other accompanying reads

The book reflects multiple ideals for readers. Illustrations courtesy/Priya Kuriyan
Harsh Mander’s book, Our Constitution Our People (HarperCollins Children’s Books) offers a brief history of how the constitution came to be drafted and why it stands as the most important document in the country. It further breaks down its key components such as the preamble and ideas of justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity. One of the most fascinating chapters deals with the right to vote. Young readers learn about how including this small feature, which allows every citizen to vote, was a radical step for the drafting committee.
