Today, on November 26, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India. The contribution of the members of the Constituent Assembly in imagining the future of India through a democratic, consultative, inclusive, and argumentative process is truly inspiring. As we commemorate the 75th anniversary, it is important to also celebrate the contribution of the members of the Constituent Assembly. But it is equally important to learn lessons from their remarkable efforts in drafting the Constitution as a consensus document. This should be an inspiration for all the Members of Parliament across all political parties and ideological shades as they work towards fulfilling the people’s mandate and constitutional duties. The most important lesson to learn from the Constituent Assembly debates is how people can vehemently and respectfully disagree with each other without questioning motivations, commitments and values.

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