The third reading of draft started on Nov. 14, 1949. It was finally passed and accepted on Nov. 26, 1949. The last session of assembly was held on Jan. 24, 1950, Which unanimously elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as president of India as all 284 members of the assembly signed the official copy of the Indian constitution which came into effect from Jan. 26, 1950, known and celebrated as the Republic Day of India.