Learning About Our Constitution

The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution in the world. It was written over a period of two years and came into effect on January 26th, 1950. The Constitution of India is a document that lays out the fundamental principles of Indian democracy. We will discuss who wrote the Constitution of India and provide some information about its formation. 

Understanding the Constitution of India

The constitution of India is the set of rules and regulations which governs the citizens of India. It was written by a group of people known as the Constituent Assembly and came into effect on January 26, 1950. However, it came into existence in November 1949. The constitution of India provides for a federal system of government, meaning that there is a central government as well as state governments.

Who wrote the constitution of India?

The Indian Constitution was written by Dr B. R. Ambedkar. He was the chairman of the drafting committee of the constitution of India. The Indian constitution was assumed on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.

The membership of the constitution of India drafting committee was as follows:

– Dr B. R. Ambedkar (Chairman)

– N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar

– K. M. Munshi

– Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer

– D. P. Khaitan

– Syed Mohammed Saadulla

– Md. Saaduddin Ahmed

– Tej Bahadur Sapru

– B. L. Mitter

– Benegal Narsing Rau (Alternate to K. M. Munshi)

– Ganesh Mavlankar (Alternate to Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer)

– Frank Anthony (Legal Adviser)

– C. D. Deshmukh (Union Finance Minister)

– V. T. Krishnamachari (Industries Minister)

The constitution of India is the foremost law of India. It lays down the framework specifying fundamental principles of politics designates the structure, powers, procedures, and responsibilities of state institutions, and arranges out fundamental rights, the duties of citizens, and the directive principles. It is the longest constitution in the world.

Formation of Constitution

The constitution of India has 448 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 108 amendments. It is the longest constitution in the world. The Indian Constitution was initially documented in English and Hindi. Hindi is the national language of India and English is the official language of India.

The constitution of India has been amended 108 times since it was first enacted in 1950. The constitution of India is the ultimate law of India and it can be amended only by a constitutional amendment.

The Indian Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly of India, which was elected by the Indian people. The assembly met for the first time in December 1946.

The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.

Conclusion

The Constitution of India is a living document that has constantly evolved since its inception. It is the longest constitution in the world and contains several fundamental rights and duties for all citizens. The constitution is the supreme law of the land and it is important for every citizen to be aware of its content. There have been several amendments to the constitution over the years, with the most recent one being the constitution (123rd amendment) bill, 2017.