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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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