Question

Why the Constituent Assembly created a strong central government in India?

Answer 1

1. Strong Centralized Government for more than a Hundred Years: India had experienced a strong centralized government during the British rule. The members of the Constituent Assembly were motivated by a strong sense of unity at the time of independence. For them, unity of the nation was more important than the autonomy of the States.

2. Anxieties for the Future: After independence, Indian leaders wanted to organize the provinces and princely states into a strong Federation. Also, Indian independence came with the partition of India which threatened the nation's unity. The Constitution framers felt that only a strong centre could maintain the unity of India.

3. Socio-economic Problems of the Country: The Five-Year Plans would not have been successful without a strong Central authority. Removing illiteracy, raising the standard of living and increasing industrial and agricultural production required a strong central government.