Constitution Making

Explore the Constituent Assembly, the sessions that shaped the nation, and the framers behind the Supreme Law.

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Constituent Assembly

Committees and foundational notes

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Stages of Making

All 12 sessions and timeline

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The Framers

Members of the Assembly

Constituent Assembly & Committees

๐Ÿ“Œ Key Facts

  • Formation: Under Cabinet Mission Plan (1946)
  • First Meeting: December 9, 1946
  • Time Taken: 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days
  • Total Sessions: 11 sessions over 165 days
  • Adoption Date: November 26, 1949

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Major Committees

  • Drafting Committee: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (7 members)
  • Union Power Committee: Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Provincial Constitution: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • Fundamental Rights: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • Rules of Procedure: Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Stages of Constitution Making

Click on any session to view detailed historical facts.

The Constitution Framers

Snapshot: Originally 389 members, the assembly was reduced to 299 after the partition of India. It included 15 women. 284 members were actually present to sign the Constitution on 24 Jan 1950.
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