Multiple choice The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because this day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929 it was the wish of the framers of the Constitution the British did not want to leave India before this date it was an auspicious day Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation 26 January was chosen as the Republic day because it was on this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress as opposed to the Dominion status offered by the British Regime.