Constitution Assembly and making of India’s Constitution JYOTI Assistant Professor Department of Political Science PGGC-11 Chandigarh

Historical Background of Constitution Assembly of India Demand for the Constitution Assembly Acceptance of Demand for the Constitution Assembly Cripps Mission Plan, 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 Election for the Constitution Assembly Status of Constitution Assembly Boycott of the Constitution Assembly by the Muslim League Meetings of the Constitution Assembly

Making of the Constitution Introduction of Objective Resolution Committees of the Constitution Assembly Position of the Constitution Assembly after Independence Princely States join Constitution Assembly Adoption of National Flag Drafting Committee Discussion on the Draft constitution and its Final Approval Adoption and Inauguration of the Constitution

Critical Evaluation and Nature of the Constitution Assembly Constitution Assembly was not directly elected body Constitution Assembly was not a sovereign body No representation to Peasants and Workers Dominance of the Congress Party Excessive Influence of Lawyers Important decisions were taken outside Presence of communal elements