Question

What challenges were faced by makers of constitution

Answer 1

The making of constitution for a huge and diverse country like India, was not easy affair. At that time the people of India were emerging from the status of subjects to that of citizens.

The country was born through a partition on basis of religious differences. This was a traumatic experience for the people of India and Pakistan.

At least 10 lakh people were killed on both sides of border in partition related violence. And India had to settle migrants from Pakistan.

Also The framers had to protect the interest of the minorities and the backward, exploited class. And had to ensure equality

The British had left it to the rulers of princely states to merge with India, or with Pakistan or to remain independent. The merger of these princely states was a difficult and uncertain task.

Answer 2

India got independence in 1947 i.e. almost immediately after end of WW-2 during which most of the Indian resources including stock of food grains. Therefore making available adequate food was the main problem in front of the newly elected government. However, the story of economic, social and political problems does not end here because there was series of problems.

Food - Obviously the first problem,Violence at the international border - It was not just independence of India but Pakistan separated from India and there was tremendous friction at the border. People were moving from India to the newly born Pakistan and Pakistan to India. However, this movement was extremely painful and gave rise to violence at many places.Unrest within India - Although all princely states were united, the unity was restricted to paper. Minds of the people from different princely states, speaking different languages, having different egos etc did not gel together quickly. This unrest was more in some southern parts of India as well as in J&K.Political unrest - The government got formed but there was friction between the various leaders in INC. I deliberately refrain from quoting names but even the cabinet was not gelled well.Preparation of Constitution for a country like India was a big challenge. The constitution was to decide the power equation within India and sharing of power by the states and the center.Investment in Public sector which was the backbone of economic development of India.Motivate and channelize investment in private sector for employment creation at micro level.Development of infrastructure in India -