For parents of young learners
Constitution Day speech for kids (26 November)
India celebrates Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, on 26 November, and many schools hold a special assembly. Here are key facts, 10 lines, short speeches for every class and opening lines.
By the Eloqova team · Updated 28 October 2026
Tip: the Preamble's four big ideas (justice, liberty, equality and fraternity) make a perfect three-to-four point speech. Give one example from school life for each.
Facts your child can use
- Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated on 26 November every year.
- On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India.
- It came into force on 26 January 1950, which we celebrate as Republic Day.
- Dr B. R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee and is called the chief architect of the Constitution.
- Dr Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly.
- It took nearly three years to write the Constitution.
- It is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.
- The Preamble describes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.
- It promises every citizen justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
- Constitution Day has been officially observed since 2015.
10 lines on Constitution Day for Classes 2 to 5
- Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November every year.
- It is also called Samvidhan Divas.
- On this day in 1949, India adopted its Constitution.
- The Constitution is the rule book of our country.
- It gives us rights and also tells us our duties.
- Dr B. R. Ambedkar played the biggest role in writing it.
- It is the longest written constitution in the world.
- It treats every citizen as equal.
- In school, we read the Preamble together on this day.
- We should respect our Constitution and follow its values.
Constitution Day speech for Classes 1 to 3 (about 1 minute)
Good morning to our principal, teachers and my dear friends. Today is Constitution Day.
On 26 November 1949, India got its Constitution. The Constitution is like a big rule book for our country. It says that every person is equal and everyone has the right to study, speak and live freely.
Dr B. R. Ambedkar helped write our Constitution. Let us follow the rules, respect everyone and be good citizens. Thank you. Jai Hind!
Constitution Day speech for Classes 4 and 5 (1 to 2 minutes)
Good morning, respected principal, teachers and my dear friends. Every game has rules that make it fair for all players. A country needs rules too, and India's rule book is our Constitution.
On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into force on 26 January 1950. Dr B. R. Ambedkar led the committee that drafted it, which is why we call him the chief architect of the Constitution.
Our Constitution gives us fundamental rights, like the right to equality, freedom of speech and the right to education. It also lists our fundamental duties, like respecting the national flag and protecting the environment.
Rights and duties go together. Let us enjoy our rights and do our duties with pride. Happy Constitution Day, and thank you.
Constitution Day speech for Classes 6 to 8 (2 to 3 minutes)
Good morning to our respected principal, teachers and fellow students. "We, the people of India." These are the first words of our Constitution, and they tell us something powerful: the Constitution does not belong to the government. It belongs to us.
On 26 November 1949, after nearly three years of debate, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution. Led by Dr B. R. Ambedkar, its makers had to design rules for a country with many languages, religions and cultures, and they chose four values to hold it together: justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
These values are not just for courtrooms. Justice is being fair when we pick teams. Liberty is the freedom to speak and ask questions in class. Equality is treating every classmate with the same respect. Fraternity is the feeling that we are all one family.
The Constitution also asks us to do our duties: to respect the flag and the anthem, protect public property and the environment, and develop a scientific temper. A Constitution is only as strong as the citizens who live by it. Let us be those citizens. Thank you.
Preamble values explained simply
| Value | What it means | In school life |
|---|---|---|
| Justice | Being fair to everyone | Following the same rules for all players in a game |
| Liberty | Freedom to think, speak and believe | Asking questions and sharing ideas in class |
| Equality | Everyone has the same rights | No one is left out because of where they come from |
| Fraternity | Brotherhood and unity | Helping a classmate who is struggling |
Opening lines that grab attention
- "We, the people of India." Do you know where these words come from?
- "Every game has rules. So does every country."
- "What is the biggest book that every Indian owns, even if they have never read it?"
How to practise at home
- Read the Preamble aloud together, slowly, and talk about one word each day.
- Give one school-life example for each Preamble value.
- Say the opening quote with a pause after it.
- Practise standing up, three times a day for a few days, and record one practice to watch together.
Questions parents ask
Why is Constitution Day celebrated on 26 November?
Because the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949. It came into force on 26 January 1950, which is Republic Day.
Who is called the father of the Indian Constitution?
Dr B. R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting Committee.
What is the difference between Constitution Day and Republic Day?
Constitution Day (26 November) marks the day the Constitution was adopted in 1949. Republic Day (26 January) marks the day it came into force in 1950.