Gandhi and Constitution-Making in India: An Investigation

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Shyamal Dev Biswa Ranjan Seal Abstract: The Indian constitution in general or some of its aspects in particular is a strong fascination in India. The important aspects of study have been touched upon, that is, to what extent the constitution of India had inherited from the Gandhian thoughts: or how far India had influenced of his dream in framing the constitution. The present study is an attempt to fill this gap. An attempt has been made to give a dispassionate account of the nature and extent of the influence the Gandhian thoughts had exerted on the shaping of the content and the contours of the constitution of India. Key -Words: Constitution, Gandhi, Nehru, India, Assembly, Committee. Click here to print/download PDF of this research paper Introduction Gandhi held a unique place in the history of the Indian freedom movement as well as in the historic transition from tradition to modernity. The period ranging from 1919 to 1947 was popularly believed to be the Gandhian Period. It was only natural to expect that his leadership, during these fateful movements for three decades, would have a definite impact on the making of the constitution for free India. It remains a fact of history that the Indian constitution, as it finally emerged from the tug and pull of opposing forces in the constitution making body, was a substantial devastation and departure from Gandhian ideas and principles. Specific objectives In the present study, following specific objectives have been set in mind...