“5 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Indian Constitution”

Think you know the Indian Constitution?

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Handwritten – Not Printed!

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Took 2 Years, 11 Months, 18 Days

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Borrowed from 10+ Countries

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Originally No "Socialist" or "Secular"

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Think you know the Indian Constitution?

Think you know the Indian Constitution?

Here are 5 surprising facts that will blow your mind!

Here are 5 surprising facts that will blow your mind!

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Handwritten – Not Printed!

Handwritten – Not Printed!

The original Constitution was handwritten in English & Hindi. No typewriters, no printers! Calligraphed by Prem Behari Narain Raizada.

The original Constitution was handwritten in English & Hindi. No typewriters, no printers! Calligraphed by Prem Behari Narain Raizada.

Took 2 Years, 11 Months, 18 Days

Took 2 Years, 11 Months, 18 Days

Drafting the Constitution wasn’t quick! It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete it after India’s independence.

Drafting the Constitution wasn’t quick! It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete it after India’s independence.

Borrowed from 10+ Countries

Borrowed from 10+ Countries

Originally No "Socialist" or "Secular"

Originally No "Socialist" or "Secular"

The words “Socialist” & “Secular” weren’t in the original Preamble. They were added later in 1976 via the 42nd Amendment.

The words “Socialist” & “Secular” weren’t in the original Preamble. They were added later in 1976 via the 42nd Amendment.