The consensus republic: A lesson for today’s parliamentarians from the Constituent Assembly

Raj Kumar, C. (2024) The consensus republic: A lesson for today’s parliamentarians from the Constituent Assembly. Indian Express.

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Abstract

Today, on November 26, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India. The contribution of the members of the Constituent Assembly in imagining the future of India through a democratic, consultative, inclusive, and argumentative process is truly inspiring. As we commemorate the 75th anniversary, it is important to also celebrate the contribution of the members of the Constituent Assembly. But it is equally important to learn lessons from their remarkable efforts in drafting the Constitution as a consensus document. This should be an inspiration for all the Members of Parliament across all political parties and ideological shades as they work towards fulfilling the people’s mandate and constitutional duties. The most important lesson to learn from the Constituent Assembly debates is how people can vehemently and respectfully disagree with each other without questioning motivations, commitments and values.

Item Type: Article in Newspapers and Magazine
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Public Administration
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Dharmveer Modi
Date Deposited: 02 Mar 2025 11:51
Last Modified: 02 Mar 2025 11:51
Official URL: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9185

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