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How did the makers of the Indian Constitution view patriotism for Indian citizens?
In every democratic country, the laws governing the land apply to all citizens, regardless of their differences or diversities. In India’s case, most of the laws were formulated in Britain during the nineteenth century. With the passage of time, representation was granted to Indian leaders, but the actual powers still rested in the hands of the British.
The transfer of power took place in 1947, but India’s own laws came into effect a little later. The law of the land became the embodiment of the legal authority the people empowered to govern them.
The Constitution of India had involved a rigorous process that was aimed at ensuring that the power always remained in the hands of the people. It was also important to have a constitution specifically meant for its people, which is why, despite imbibing quite significantly from several other constitutions around the world, the Indian Constitution stood out for its specific consideration of minorities, the deprived, as well as the indigenous tribes.
It was, in fact, made amply clear during the very first meeting of the Constituent Assembly that India’s constitution had to be so drafted that it became naturally acceptable to its people.
Nehru famously told the august gathering that India was…