The first meeting of constituent assembly, 1946

The first meeting of constituent assembly was held on 9th December 1946, addressed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to the house. Many great leaders were part of this assembly. On the first day, 207 members participated in the meeting of constituent assembly.

She C. Rajagopalachari was the first member to represent the credentials and sign the register to become the member of the constituent assembly.

On the 3rd day, Dr. Rajendra was elected as chairman of the constituent assembly. He was later replaced as president of the constituent assembly.

India attained freedom and Independence on 15th August 1947 and this Constituent Assembly took the Governance of India from the British Parliament.  Lord Mountbatten was requested by the Constituent Assembly to continue as Governor General for some time.  Shri C. Rajagopalachari took over as the Governor General on 21st June 1948 and he continued till 26th Jan 1950. Rajaji was the first Indian Governor General of India.  After 26th Jan 1950, the Governor General post was made as President of India. Dr. Rajendra Prasad become the first President of India. 

The Indian Constitution was drafted and presented by the important leader to the Constituent Assembly on 4th November 1947. The Constituent Assembly discussed this Draft Constitution in 114 sittings, spread over 2 years 11 months and 17 days thoroughly. The final Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949.  This day is also known as National Law Day.