Key Facts About India’s Constituent Assembly & Constitution
1. Symbol of the Constituent
Assembly
- Elephant:
Adopted as the official seal/symbol.
- Why? Elephants
symbolize wisdom, strength, and stability in Indian culture.
2. Key Contributors to the
Constitution
- Sir B.N. Rau:
Constitutional Advisor (Legal Expert).
- Role: Advised on legal frameworks,
studied global constitutions.
- H.V.R. Iyengar:
Secretary of the Assembly.
- Role: Managed administrative tasks and
documentation.
- S.N. Mukerjee:
Chief Draftsman.
- Role: Structured the final text of the
Constitution.
3. The Art of the
Constitution
- Calligraphy:
- Prem Behari Narain Raizada:
Handwrote the original Constitution in italic style with
a dip pen and ink.
- Vasant Krishan Vaidya:
Calligraphed the Hindi version.
- Artwork:
- Nand Lal Bose & Beohar
Rammanohar Sinha (artists from Shantiniketan, founded by
Rabindranath Tagore):
- Decorated the Preamble and pages with
intricate borders, motifs (peacocks, lotus), and gold leaf designs.
- Beohar Sinha specifically
illuminated (decorated) the original Preamble.
Fun Facts
- Time Taken:
The handwritten Constitution took 6 months to complete.
- Materials Used:
Written on parchment (high-quality paper) in English and Hindi.
- Cultural Touch:
The artwork blended Indian traditions (e.g., Indus Valley motifs) with
modern themes.
Why These Details Matter
- Collaboration:
Lawyers, artists, and leaders worked together to create a document that’s
both legally robust and culturally rich.
- Legacy: The original
Constitution is preserved in helium-filled cases in Parliament’s library,
reflecting India’s democratic spirit and artistic heritage.
🌟 Takeaway: The Constitution
isn’t just a legal document—it’s a masterpiece of teamwork, art, and India’s
journey to independence!