"Dr. Ambedkar did NOT draft the Indian constitution.." J. Sai Deepak Iyer
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the drafting process of the Indian Constitution, highlighting that it was not a solo effort but a collaborative one involving multiple consultations and revisions. It clarifies misconceptions about the Constitution's creation and emphasizes the importance of consulting specialist literature before discussing such a complex subject. The script also mentions the role of Dr. Ambedkar as the chairman of the drafting committee and the involvement of various subcommittees in shaping the fundamental rights and minority rights.
Takeaways
- 📜 The draft Constitution of India was initially prepared by Benegal Nursing Rao, the Constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
- 🏛️ A drafting committee consisting of seven to eight members was formed by the Constituent Assembly, with Dr. Ambedkar elected as its chairman to fine-tune the draft.
- 🔍 The draft was not a solo effort; it was revised based on inputs from various public leaders and constituencies after being shared for feedback.
- 🗓️ The revised draft, incorporating public and leader inputs, was presented to the Constituent Assembly on November 15, 1948.
- 🤔 The script challenges the common misconceptions that the Constitution was a product of a single individual or that it was created without consultation.
- 📝 The process of drafting the Constitution involved multiple revisions and was a collaborative effort, contrary to the idea of a 'WhatsApp University' version of events.
- 🗣️ The script emphasizes the importance of consulting specialist literature when discussing the Constitution, a specialist area.
- 🛑 It discourages discussing the Constitution without the necessary knowledge or 'ammunition', advocating for informed opinions.
- 🔑 The script mentions the existence of at least four subcommittees that dealt with various aspects such as fundamental rights and minority rights.
- 🗂️ The discussions and details of the Constitution drafting process are in the public domain, suggesting that people should refer to these for accurate information.
- 📚 The speaker intends to delve into value-based discussions and provide more detailed insights into the Constitution's drafting process.
Q & A
Who was the Constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly responsible for drafting the initial Constitution of India?
-The Constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly who drafted the initial Constitution of India was Benegal Nursing Rao.
What role did Dr. Ambedkar play in the drafting of the Constitution of India?
-Dr. Ambedkar was elected as the chairman of the drafting committee, responsible for fine-tuning the draft Constitution prepared by Benegal Nursing Rao.
How was the draft Constitution revised before being presented to the Constituent Assembly?
-The draft Constitution was revised by the drafting committee after receiving inputs from multiple places, constituencies, and public leaders.
When was the revised draft Constitution presented to the Constituent Assembly?
-The revised draft Constitution was presented to the Constituent Assembly on the 15th of November 1948.
What does the term 'WhatsApp University' refer to in the context of the script?
-The term 'WhatsApp University' is used metaphorically to describe the spread of misinformation or half-truths, similar to how WhatsApp messages can circulate false information quickly.
Why is it important to consult specialist literature when discussing the Constitution?
-Consulting specialist literature is important to ensure that discussions about the Constitution are informed, accurate, and based on factual information rather than misconceptions or incomplete knowledge.
How many subcommittees were appointed to handle different aspects of the Constitution?
-The script mentions at least four subcommittees that were appointed to handle various aspects of the Constitution, including fundamental rights and minority rights.
What was the purpose of sending the draft Constitution to multiple constituencies and public leaders?
-The purpose was to gather a wide range of inputs and perspectives to ensure the Constitution was comprehensive and representative of the diverse views and interests of the Indian population.
What misconception does the script aim to correct about the drafting of the Indian Constitution?
-The script aims to correct the misconception that the Constitution was a product of a solo effort and that it was not based on consultations with various stakeholders.
What advice does the speaker give regarding discussing subjects outside one's expertise?
-The speaker advises not to discuss a subject without having the necessary knowledge or 'ammunition' from specialist literature, implying that one should be well-informed before engaging in discussions on complex topics like the Constitution.
Outlines
📜 Drafting of the Indian Constitution
The paragraph discusses the drafting process of the Indian Constitution. It clarifies that the Constitution was not a solo effort but a collaborative one involving multiple individuals and committees. The Constitutional advisor, Benegal Nursing Rao, initially drafted the Constitution, which was then shared with the drafting committee. This committee, consisting of several members, elected Dr. Ambedkar as its chairman to refine the draft. The paragraph emphasizes that the Constitution was not a product of a single individual but was fine-tuned by the drafting committee. It also mentions the extensive consultation process that took place, including sending the draft to various constituencies and public leaders for their input, which led to revisions before the final draft was presented to the Constituent Assembly on November 15, 1948.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Bengal Nursing Rao
💡Drafting Committee
💡Dr. Ambedkar
💡Constituent Assembly
💡Fundamental Rights
💡Minority Rights
💡Consultations
💡Public Inputs
💡WhatsApp University
💡Specialist Literature
💡Value-Based Discussion
Highlights
The Constitution of India was drafted by Benegal Nursing Rao, the Constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
The drafting committee, consisting of seven to eight members, was formed by the Constituent Assembly.
Dr. Ambedkar was elected as the chairman of the drafting committee to fine-tune the draft Constitution.
The draft Constitution was shared with multiple public leaders and constituencies for their inputs.
The first draft of the Constitution was revised based on the received inputs.
The revised draft was presented to the Constituent Assembly on 15th of November 1948.
The Constitution drafting process involved multiple consultations to ensure inclusivity.
The claim that the Constitution was a product of a solo effort is refuted by the collaborative process.
The assertion that there were no consultations during the drafting process is incorrect.
At least four subcommittees were appointed to address various aspects of the Constitution, including fundamental rights and minority rights.
The Constitution is a specialist area, and discussions on it should be based on specialist literature.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having the necessary knowledge before discussing the Constitution.
The transcript aims to bust myths and provide facts about the Constitution's drafting process.
The Constitution's drafting was a democratic process with inputs from various stakeholders.
The speaker challenges the notion of 'WhatsApp University' and the spread of misinformation about the Constitution.
The speaker calls for a value-based discussion on the Constitution, grounded in facts and specialist knowledge.
The transcript serves as a guide to understanding the true nature of the Constitution's creation and the collaborative efforts behind it.
Transcripts
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it was drafted by benegal nursing Rao
the Constitutional advisor to the
constant assembly okay he prepared the
draft Constitution
shared it with the drafting committee
the drafting committee was put together
by the constant assembly which had about
seven to eight members they elected Dr
ambedkar as the chairman of the drafting
committee to fine-tune the draft
presented by Bengal nursing Rao okay so
who you call as the architect of the
Constitution is the fine tuner of the
draft okay second what they do is that
after they fine tune the draft
they send it out to multiple places and
constituencies and multiple public
leaders for their inputs then that
particular Constitution which is so
first draft is revised by the draft
drafting committee then based on inputs
it is further revised and it is that
draft that is presented to the constant
assembly on 15th of November 1948 okay
now this entire process happens where
you have held multiple consultations and
still people keep saying
what are you saying did you know all of
this happened okay so imagine how much
of WhatsApp University our head is
filled with okay so I want to bust each
of these limits one to say it was a
product of a solo ad no it was not to
say that never consulted no that's not
the case so there are problems with both
ends okay these are facts you can't
digest them that's your problem but the
facts can't change so once I present
that then I'll get into the value based
discussion where there were at least
four subcommittees appointed has
multiple aspects of fundamental rights
minority rights and whatnot okay all
those discussions I'll go through to
tell people what oh all of this is in
the public domain you want to talk about
the Constitution it's a specialist area
but you still want to talk about the
specialist area at least both with the
regular role of a specialist literature
okay so I'm basically going to say do
not talk about a subject without having
the necessary ammunition okay opinions
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