Rajya Sabha marks anniversary of the Constituent Assembly's first sitting
On 9 December 2024, in New Delhi, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar marked the anniversary of the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of India, held on 9 December 1946.
Summary
On 9 December 2024, in New Delhi, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar made remarks in the House marking the anniversary of the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of India, held on 9 December 1946 after its constitution on 6 December 1946. PM Narendra Modi also recalled the date at Panipat, noting the country was celebrating 75 years of the Constitution.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 Dec 2024
- Anniversary of
- First sitting of the Constituent Assembly, 9 Dec 1946
- Assembly constituted
- 6 Dec 1946
Practice MCQs 1 questions
9 December marks the anniversary of the first sitting of which body, held in 1946?
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Correct answer: B — Constituent Assembly of India
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of India was held on the 9th of December, 1946, after its constitution on the 6th of December, 1946.