Framing the Constitution: The Debates
The clash of ideas in the Constituent Assembly regarding federalism and minority rights.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Assembly balance the need for a strong center with state rights?
- 2What were the arguments for and against separate electorates?
- 3How does the Constitution address the historical injustices of the caste system?
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