Amazing India

From the land of heritage, tradition and spices, India is a destination that is remarkable with its splendor and grace. Above all is the indomitable will of Indians to rise above failures and see the glory till the end. There have been martyrs who died for the freedom of our motherland. There are many Indians who hold the Indian flag high in the world map. The land of cuisine, culture and art forms reveals itself with many nuances that are seen in the rural folklore, the interesting handicraft work and fascinating images of artistry which is seen in the natural talent for drama.

The reverberating chant of Hindu mantras, the prayer call from the minarets, the melody of the synagogue in the Jewish belief and hearing the Christmas bells means rejoicing the beauty of life. The cultural harmony is disturbed and restored thereby proving that Indians are secular in their belief, thoughts and way of life. India excels in each field and the wealth of knowledge is seen with so many new inventions in the field of science. The Indian economy sees new challenges and the statesmen do their level best in balancing the outcome.

Despite so many political parties conforming to different attitudes, the National song quells all noise. Subduing the rising storm owing to cultural disharmony, Indians join in a human chain that is sturdy and bonds through generations. In the field of education too, India is making immense progress. There are schools and international education available here itself and the possibility of total literacy is visualized by hardworking social organizations.

Construction of multiplexes, housing complexes, educational institutes and providing better commute for Indians in the urban states is again an accomplishment. The honor of musical achievement by A.R. Rahman and many movies nominated for global film awards proves that our talent is nourished and appreciated. There is a growing awareness among the people to give back to the society in doing their own bit. There is a nationwide sensational message in saving our national animal – The Tiger where the effort is sincere. With so many tourists visiting India in search of knowledge, art, nature and history India is amazing and stays enchanting.

India is truly an amazing country. Look at the history pages and you will find glorious tales of Indian civilization. From ancient era to modern period, India has always given us numerous reasons to be proud of its history and diversity. The country represents ‘Unity in Diversity’ in true sense of the word. India has countless number of tribes, regional languages, diverse food and culture across the country and yet, we have managed to remain united in the times of conflict. That shows true strength of the country.

British ruled over the country for almost three hundred years. It was a period when India was known as The Golden Bird because of its vast resources and immense richness. However, the country kept struggling for its independence which finally came her way in 1947. Indian became a free nation on 15^th August 1947 and was declared a republic on 26^th January. Constituent Assembly drafted the constitution of India. The first sitting of the Constituent Assembly took place on 9^th December 1946. The reassembling was organized on day before the independence, 14^th August for the Dominion of India.

The Assembly had various committees including,

a)    Committee on Fundamental Rights.

     b)  The Union Powers Committee

     c)  Union Constitution Committee

These committees presented reports on the basis of which a drafting committee was appointed on the 29th August, 1947. Renowned leader and intellectual, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar was the chairperson of the committee and it had several other prominent figures. The committee proposed additional proposals in the form of a ‘Draft Constitution of India, released in February, 1948. Soon enough, meetings of the Constituent Assembly took place and considered all the provisions of the Draft. All the clauses were also discussed in great length. The constitution was declared as passed after receiving the signature of the president on 26^th November 1949. Finally after two years, eleven months and eighteen days, the constitution came into force on 26^th January 1950. This date is a historic date in the history of India and is also referred to in the Constitution as the Date of its Commencement.