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The Constituent Assembly Debates (CAD) were discussions held by the group responsible for drafting the Constitution of India, which took place in four main stages from December 1946 to November 1949. Key topics debated included the abolition of untouchability, the Uniform Civil Code, and non-discrimination, leading to the approval of the Constitution on November 26, 1949. The process involved extensive committee work and culminated in the Constitution coming into force on January 26, 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.

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The Constituent Assembly Debates (CAD) were discussions held by the group responsible for drafting the Constitution of India, which took place in four main stages from December 1946 to November 1949. Key topics debated included the abolition of untouchability, the Uniform Civil Code, and non-discrimination, leading to the approval of the Constitution on November 26, 1949. The process involved extensive committee work and culminated in the Constitution coming into force on January 26, 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.

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What were the Constituent Assembly Debates (CAD)?

The Constituent Assembly was a group of people who came together to write the Constitution
of India. They had many meetings where they talked, discussed, and debated every part of the
Constitution. These discussions are called Constituent Assembly Debates (CAD).

Main Stages of the Debates

The writing of the Constitution was done in 4 main stages:

1. Preliminary Stage (9 Dec 1946 – 27 Jan 1948):

• This was the beginning stage.

• Committees were formed to study and give reports on important topics.

• These topics included fundamental rights, powers of the central government, and
more.

• Based on these reports, a committee called the Drafting Committee was formed.

• The Drafting Committee’s job was to prepare the first copy of the Constitution.

2. First Reading (4 Nov – 9 Nov 1948):

• In this stage, the first draft of the Constitution was presented to the Assembly.

• It was read out so that all members could understand it.

3. Second Reading (15 Nov 1948 – 17 Oct 1949):

• This was the most important and longest stage.

• Each article (rule) of the Constitution was discussed one by one.

• Members gave their opinions, asked for changes, and argued.

• Many suggestions (called amendments) were made.

• Some changes were accepted, and some were rejected.

4. Third Reading (14 Nov – 26 Nov 1949):


• In this final stage, the full Constitution was read again.

• All the agreed changes were included.

• On 26 November 1949, the Constitution was approved (passed) by the Assembly.

Important Topics Debated

1. Article 17 – Abolition of Untouchability

• Untouchability was a big problem in society.

• Many members strongly wanted to end it.

• One member, Naziruddin Ahmad, wanted to change the words.

• Others like Dr. Mono Mohan Das and Prof. K.T. Shah said strong action was needed.

• In the end, the Assembly agreed to add Article 17, which banned untouchability in
India.

2. Article 44 – Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

• This article said that in the future, India should have one common law for marriage,
divorce, and property for all people.

• Some members, like Mohammad Ismail, were worried that this would hurt personal
religious laws.

• Others like K.M. Munshi and A.K. Iyer said it was needed to bring unity.

• Dr. Ambedkar said the government should have the right to make common laws even in
personal matters.

• In the end, the article was kept, but it was put in the Directive Principles, not in
Fundamental Rights. So it is not enforced by courts.

3. Article 15 – No Discrimination

• This article says that no one can be treated unfairly because of religion, caste, sex, place
of birth, etc.
• Members like C. Subramaniam, Syed Abdur Rouf, and Kamath gave suggestions to make
it better.

• Dr. Ambedkar agreed to add the words “State Funds” to make the article clearer.

• Some said places like temples and schools should be open to all.

Formation and Work of Committees

1. First Meeting:

• The Assembly met for the first time on 9 December 1946.

• 207 members came. The Muslim League did not attend.

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the President.

• B.N. Rau was made the legal advisor to help write the laws.

2. Objective Resolution:

• On 13 December 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru gave a speech about the goals of the
Constitution.

• This speech was called the Objective Resolution.

• It talked about equality, freedom, justice, and world peace.

• This resolution was passed on 22 January 1947.

• It became the base for the Preamble of the Constitution.

3. Committees Created:

• 22 committees were formed to study different topics.

• These included:

o Fundamental Rights Committee

o Union Constitution Committee

o States Committee

o Advisory Committee on Minorities


o And more.

4. Partition of India (1947):

• When India was divided into India and Pakistan, many Assembly members left to join
Pakistan.

• The number of members reduced from 389 to 299.

• Dr. Ambedkar first came from Bengal, but after partition, he got elected from Bombay.

5. Drafting Committee:

• Formed on 29 August 1947.

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was made the Chairman.

• Other members included K.M. Munshi, Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer, and more.

• They prepared the first draft of the Constitution with 315 Articles and 8 Schedules.

• This draft was shared with the public to get feedback.

• A second draft was made in October 1948.

6. Final Stage:

• The Constitution went through:

o First Reading (4–9 Nov 1948)

o Second Reading (15 Nov 1948 – 17 Oct 1949)

o Third Reading (14–26 Nov 1949)

• On 26 November 1949, the Constitution was approved.

Important Facts:

• It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to write the Constitution.

• The Assembly met for 165 days to discuss and write it.
• The total cost was Rs. 63 lakh.

• On 26 January 1950, the Constitution came into force.

• That’s why 26 January is celebrated as Republic Day every year.

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