धोंडीराम दादा वाघमारे यांनी केली महाराष्ट्रात संविधान दिन साजरा करण्याची सुरुवात

Tue Nov 26 05:53:20 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Celebrates 14th Anniversary of First Constitution Day Observance

**Mumbai, November 26, 2024** – Today, on Constitution Day, Maharashtra reminisces about the pioneering efforts of the late Dhondiram Dada Waghmare, who spearheaded the state’s first-ever Constitution Day celebration 14 years ago. This event, held on November 26, 2010, is considered a landmark moment, raising awareness about the significance of the Constitution, comparable to Independence and Republic Days.

The 2010 commemoration was attended by prominent figures, including then-Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress President Manikrao Thackeray, and Home Minister Krishnankumar Singh, highlighting the importance placed upon the event. Waghmare, then the President of the Scheduled Castes Department of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, took the initiative to organize this significant event, a precedent-setting move in the state. The event also included the honoring of distinguished individuals from various fields in Maharashtra.

This year marks the 14th anniversary of this momentous occasion, underscoring Waghmare’s legacy and the growing recognition of Constitution Day in Maharashtra. The state continues to celebrate the fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution and the dedication of those who have worked to uphold them.