Question

describe the working of constituent assembly.

Answer 1

The Constituent Assembly

framed the Constitution which does not reflect the views of its members alone

but expresses a broad consensus of its time. Till now no large social group or

political party has questioned the legitimacy of the Constitution. This is a

remarkable achievement for any constitution.

               The Assembly represented members from all the regions

of the country, from different language groups, castes, classes, religions and

occupations.

               The Constituent Assembly worked in a systematic, open

and consensual manner. First basic principles were decided and a Drafting Committee

under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar prepared a draft Constitution for

discussion. It was discussed clause by clause. More than two thousand

amendments were considered. There were discussions for 114 days for more than

three years. The 'Constituent Assembly Debates' were recorded and preserved.

They form 12 bulky volumes and provide the rationale behind every provision OF THE CONSTITUTION