Question

Explain the role played by the constituent assembly in framing the indian constitution

Answer 1

The drafting of the document called the constitution was done by an assembly of elected representatives called the constituent assembly.It contributed in the making of the constitution in the following ways-

Elections to the constituent assembly were held in July 1946. Iys first meeting took place in December 1946.

After Indo-pak division the assembly awas also divided into constituent assembly of India and of Pakistan.

First some basic principles were decided and agreed upon.

Then Dr. B.R Ambedkar made a draft constitution for discussion.

More than 2000 amendments were made and the members worked for 144 days spread over 3 years.

They all debated and argued upon facts that led to the formation of the Indian constitution.