It is the largest written legal document in the world.
It took 2 years, 11 months and 17 days to complete the text of constitution.
Initially it contained 395 articles and 8 Schedules.
Sachchidanand Sinha was the first chairman of the constituent Assembly (
it consisted of elected member of legislative assembly).
Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent chairman of constituent assembly.
Dr B.R.Ambedkar was the chairman of the drafting committee and was
assisted by B.N.Rau who created the draft of constitution of India.
The draft of the constitution was approved on 26th November 1949 and hence it is observed as Law day.
National Anthem was adopted on 24th January 1950 whereas National Flag was adopted on July 22nd 1947,
India has a Quasi Federal structure.
In India there are three levels of government one at center, one at
state and one at Local. In case of emergency the central government
gains control over the nation.
Preamble
India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic.
Sovereign means India is an independent country.
Socialist Pattern is an economic pattern where both public and private sector work together under Government’s control.
Secularism means no fixed religion and respect for all religion.
Democratic means that the government which is of the people by the people and for the people.
Republic means people select the head of government directly or indirectly.
Preamble embodies the noble concept of :
Justice in social, economic and political aspects.
Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.
Equality of status and opportunity
Fraternity assuring dignity, unity and integrity to all the citizens of the nation.
Note: the concept of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity is adopted from French revolution.
Constitution is amended once during 42nd amendment where the words Socialist and Secular were added.
