The Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India was responsible for drafting the Constitution of India. It was appointed on August 29, 1947, and was chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who is also known as the Father of the Indian Constitution. The other members of the committee were:
- N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar
- Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer
- K.M. Munshi
- Syed Mohd. Saadullah
- B.L. Mitter
- D.P. Khaitan
The Drafting Committee was given the task of preparing a draft constitution that would reflect the values and aspirations of the Indian people. It was required to take into account the various suggestions and recommendations made by the members of the Constituent Assembly.
The committee held several meetings and worked tirelessly to draft a constitution that would reflect the diverse and complex nature of Indian society. Dr. Ambedkar played a crucial role in guiding the committee’s work and ensuring that the constitution reflected the principles of democracy, equality, and justice.
The final draft of the Constitution was presented to the Constituent Assembly on November 4, 1948. The members of the assembly held several debates and discussions on the draft constitution before it was finally adopted on November 26, 1949. The Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950, and has since served as the guiding framework for India’s democracy and governance.
