Indian consulates across the world celebrate Constitution Day

Tuesday marked 70 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution and Indian consulates around the world celebrated the occasion with several world leaders posting messages of congratulations as well.

The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 and came into force on January 26, 1950.

Here’s a look at how missions across the globe observed Constitution Day:

Celebrating the spirit of #WeThePeople

High Commissioner @JawedAshraf5 and Mission staff read the #Preamble. Also inaugurated the photo exhibition on the Constitution of India.#ConstitutionofIndia #Preamble pic.twitter.com/8cZ5jTnm2V
— India in Singapore (@IndiainSingapor) November 26, 2019

Observance of Constitution Day at High Commission of India, London - 26 November, 2019 pic.twitter.com/2CuZL2YYRA
— India in the UK (@HCI_London) November 26, 2019

As part of celebrations to commemorate Constitution Day and celebrate 70 years of the Indian Constitution, Ambassador @HarshShringla read the Preamble of the Constitution to all members of the Embassy. pic.twitter.com/mqaklVFTTK
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) November 26, 2019

Celebrating the 70th #ConstitutionDay at the Embassy Auditorium with the community and students. DCM Smita Pant read the Preamble and highlighted salient features of the Indian Constitution.#Wethepeople @ambkapoor @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/HyxbzNQrrv
— India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) November 26, 2019

CGI Dubai celebrated Constitution Day with prominent Indians and diaspora with CG Vipul @vipulifs reading out the Preamble and sharing the thoughts and beliefs of Prime Minister @PMOIndia and paid tribute to Dr Ambedkar and the members of Drafting Committee #wethepeople pic.twitter.com/9hEWsZrIjL
— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) November 26, 2019

India and Israel share the values enshrined in your constitution: democracy, rule of law, liberty, and equality.

Our countries are both vibrant democracies, proud of our achievements, eager to seize the future with innovation and imagination.

Happy Constitution Day, India! 🇮🇱🇮🇳
— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) November 26, 2019

Congratulations to all our friends in #India on #SamvidhanDiwas #ConstitutionDay2019. The power, strength, and energy, of your great nation is truly inspiring.

Shalom and Namaste from Jerusalem!@IsraelinIndia @indemtel pic.twitter.com/rqMIAl4nKj
— Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) November 26, 2019

Constitutional Day Celebrations at the High Commission of India premises in Canberra. Professor Benedict Sheehy, Head- Canberra Law School, University of Canberra gave an insightful presentation on the Indian Constitution. #WeThePeople #ConstitutionDay @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/EEkVpyTOsG
— India in Australia (@HCICanberra) November 26, 2019

@IndiaInScotland celebrated Constitution Day & Campaign on Citizens’ Duties #WeThePeople, at the Consulate with great enthusiasm. Consul General of India Mr @hitesh_rajpal conveyed greetings and spoke about the relevance of the Constitution Day and the importance of pic.twitter.com/AS6bsN0rjr
— IndiaInScotland (@IndiaInScotland) November 26, 2019