The 299-member Constituent Assembly had a bright set of 15 women who came from diverse backgrounds. Discuss the role of women who wrote the Constitution of India.

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The Constituent Assembly of India was the body that drafted and adopted the Constitution of India. It was elected by the provincial assemblies that had been elected in 1946. The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946, and its last meeting on November 26, 1949.

The Assembly consisted of 299 members, of whom 284 were elected and 15 were nominated. The members were elected by the provincial assemblies that had been elected in 1946. The Constituent Assembly was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

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Role of Women in Drafting the Constitution of India

The 15 women members of the 299-member Constituent Assembly played a pivotal role in shaping the Constitution of India. Here's a detailed look at their contributions:

1. Annie Mascarene: Fought for integrating Travancore into independent India and advocated for balanced centralization of power.
2. Hansa Jivraj Mehta: Presented India's first national flag on Independence Day and staunchly opposed reservations for women, emphasizing equal opportunities instead.
3. Dakshayani Velayudhan: Advocated for the abolition of untouchability and supported Article 17 of the Constitution. She emphasized the transformative role of the Constituent Assembly in shaping India's future.
4. Amrit Kaur: Participated in the freedom struggle alongside Gandhi, advocated for the political empowerment of women, and supported the Uniform Civil Code.
5. Ammu Swaminathan: Fought against caste-based discrimination, co-founded the Women's India Association, and supported adult franchise and the removal of untouchability.
6. Durgabai Deshmukh: Known as the 'Mother of Social Work,' she established the Andhra Mahila Sabha and advocated for judicial reforms, including lowering the age requirement for holding ministerial positions.
7. Begum Aizaz Rasul: Advocated for minority rights in a secular state and played a significant role in promoting women's hockey in India.
8. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit: Emphasized India's responsibilities towards its citizens and other nations, advocated for the formation of the Constituent Assembly, and served as the first woman President of the UN General Assembly.

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These women fought against patriarchy, caste oppression, and gender discrimination, and their diverse perspectives enriched the debates and discussions in the Constituent Assembly. Their contributions were instrumental in ensuring that the Constitution of India reflected the values of equality, justice, and social reform.

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