Constituent Assembly of India

The Constituent Assembly of India was a body of elected representatives tasked with drafting the Constitution of India. Here are some key details about its members and composition:

Composition:

• Total Members: Initially, the Assembly had 389 members, which was later reduced to 299 after the partition of India.
  • Provinces: 292 representatives from the provinces.
  • Princely States: 93 representatives from the princely states.
  • Chief Commissioner Provinces: 4 representatives from Delhi, Ajmer-Merwara, Coorg, and British Baluchistan.

Notable Members:

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad: President of the Constituent Assembly.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
• Jawaharlal Nehru: First Prime Minister of India and a key figure in the Assembly.
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Deputy Prime Minister and a significant contributor.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: Prominent freedom fighter and educationist.
• H.C. Mookerjee: Vice President of the Assembly.
• V.T. Krishnamachari: Vice President of the Assembly.
• K.M. Munshi: Member of the Drafting Committee.
• Sarojini Naidu: Renowned poet and freedom fighter.
• Rajkumari Amrit Kaur: First Health Minister of India.

Functions:

• Drafting the Constitution: The primary task was to draft the Constitution of India, which was adopted on January 26, 1950.
• Debates and Discussions: The Assembly held extensive debates and discussions on various provisions of the Constitution.

The Constituent Assembly played a crucial role in shaping the democratic framework of India, ensuring that the Constitution reflected the diverse needs and aspirations of the Indian people.