Constitution of India and Democracy

Constitution of India and Democracy

India became independent on 15th August 1947 .Many freedom  fighters laid their lives during this freedom struggle.Indian national congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi had already decided that a free India would have its own constitution.

India adopted its new constitution,its very own constitution after three years of democratic discussion and debate.

On 26th January 1950 this new constitution came into force and India became repubic.

Indian Constitution is considered to be one of the longest written constitution.

India the land of diverse languages,diverse religious beliefs and diverse cultural ethos is nevertheless bound together by a common legacy of freedom struggle which shaped it into a modern society and gave it a modern constitution.This course is specifically designed for all the young students who are interested in modern value system and democracy.This course will also be a good eye opener for those who want to understand the Indian society an its modern value system especially its democracy .

Philosophy of Indian Constitution and the vision of freedom fighters and social activists like Pandit Nehru and Dr Ambedkar

The uniqueness of Indian Constitution and the Directive Principles of Indian Constitution

The fundamental rights of citizens given in Indian Constitution

The provision of amending the constitution and the basic features of Indian Constitution

Form of government parliamentary democracy versus presidential democracy

Political,Social and Economic Democracy

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What you will learn

• Constitution of India, Indian Democracy

Rating: 3.83333

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 4 hours

Instructor: Prof Dr Mahesh Shelar