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Historical Background of Indian Constitution from "summary" of Objective Indian Polity General Studies Paper - 1 by M. Laxmikanth

The historical background of the Indian Constitution is rooted in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule. The Indian National Congress, founded in 1885, played a crucial role in mobilizing the masses against the British Raj. The demand for self-governance led to the formation of various committees and commissions to draft a constitution that would reflect the aspirations of the Indian people. The British government, under pressure from the Indian National Congress and other freedom fighters, appointed the Simon Commission in 1927 to propose constitutional reforms for India. However, the Commission was met with widespread protests and boycotts, as it did not have any Indian members. This led to the formation of the Nehru Report in 1928, which laid the foundation for a future Indian constitution based on principles of democracy, secularism, and federalism. The failure of the Round Table Conferences in the 1930s to reach a consensus on constitutional reforms further fueled the demand for complete independence. The Civil D...
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    Objective Indian Polity General Studies Paper - 1

    M. Laxmikanth

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