CONSTITUTION: A LIVING DOCUMENT.

The Indian Constitution is the world’s longest written constitution. The constitution of India was drafted by the constituent assembly, which was elected by the elected members of the provincial assembly. The constituent assembly was formed on December 6, 1946. The total number of members was 389, which was reduced to 299 after the partition of India. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is widely regarded as the father of the Indian constitution.

The constitution of India was completed on November 26, 1949, but came into effect on January 26, 1950. It took almost 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete the constitution. The constitution of India was drawn from many sources. such as the preamble, which is taken from the United States, and the DPSP, which is taken from Ireland. But it is not just the copying and pasting of others’ constitutions.

Earlier, when the Constitution of India was adopted, it had 395 articles in 22 parts, and 8 schedules. Now it has 470 articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules and 5 appendices.

The political aspirations of a nation’s citizens are reflected in its constitution. It outlines the long-term requirements and goals that the nation hopes to achieve. The Indian Constitution has undergone over a hundred amendments in the past 74 years. Although its fundamental form hasn’t changed, it is still recognized as offering guiding principles for the nation’s governance. The constitution is a living text that changes in response to the nation’s shifting requirements and conditions.

The Indian Constitution is considered supreme. All three organs of the government—the Legislature, the Judiciary, and the Executive—are fundamentally guided by the constitution. The constitution serves as the structure for all organizations, whether they are trade unions, peasant groups, or sports organizations.

Thus, the constitution is that document which binds all the citizens of the India.