DRAFTING COMMITTEE AND MAKING OF THE CONSTITUTION
The Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution was appointed on 29 August 1947, with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the chairman. The other members of the committee were:
- Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
- N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar
- K.M. Munshi
- Mohammad Saadullah
- B.L. Mitter
- D.P. Khaitan
The Drafting Committee was responsible for preparing the first draft of the Constitution. The committee met for over 160 days and held over 1200 meetings. The committee also received over 7000 memoranda and suggestions from the public.
The Drafting Committee submitted its final report to the Constituent Assembly on 21 February 1948. The Constituent Assembly debated the Draft Constitution for over a year. The Constitution was finally adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950
The Drafting Committee played a vital role in the making of the Indian Constitution. The committee's work was meticulous and thorough. The committee's report was a comprehensive and thoughtful document that laid the foundation for the Indian Constitution
Making of the Constitution
- The Indian Constitution was made by the Constituent Assembly of India, which was elected in 1946.
- The Assembly met for the first time on December 9, 1946, and the Constitution was finally adopted on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950
- The Indian Constitution was made by the Constituent Assembly of India, which was elected in 1946.
- The Assembly met for the first time on December 9, 1946, and the Constitution was finally adopted on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.
- The Constituent Assembly was a body of 389 members, representing all the provinces and princely states of India.
- The Assembly was divided into several committees, including the Drafting Committee, which was responsible for preparing the first draft of the Constitution
- The Drafting Committee was chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a leading Indian jurist and social reformer.
- The committee met for over 160 days and held over 1200 meetings. The committee also received over 7000 memoranda and suggestions from the public
- The Drafting Committee submitted its final report to the Constituent Assembly on February 21, 1948.
- The Constituent Assembly debated the Draft Constitution for over a year. The Constitution was finally adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into force on January 26, 1950.
The making of the Indian Constitution was a complex and challenging process.
The Assembly had to grapple with a number of difficult issues, including the partition of India, the relationship between the central government and the states, and the rights of minorities.
The Indian Constitution has been amended many times since it was adopted. However, the basic principles of the Constitution have remained intact. The Constitution is a living document that continues to evolve to reflect the changing needs of the country.
Here are some of the key features of the Indian Constitution:
- Fundamental Rights - The Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens, including the right to equality, the right to freedom of speech and expression, and the right to life and personal liberty.
- Directive Principles of State Policy - The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines for the government to follow in order to promote the welfare of the people. These principles include the promotion of social justice, the protection of the environment, and the development of the economy.
- The Union - The central government of India. It is responsible for matters such as defense, foreign affairs, and currency.
- The States - The constituent units of the Union. Each state has its own government and legislature.
- The Panchayats - Local self-government bodies in India. They are responsible for providing basic services to the people at the local level.
- The Municipalities - Urban self-government bodies in India. They are responsible for providing basic services to the people in urban areas.
- The Judiciary - The system of courts in India. It is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and enforcing the law.
- The Election Commission - An independent body that is responsible for conducting elections in India.
- Amendment of the Constitution - The Constitution can be amended by a majority vote in the Parliament.
