Procedures
The emphasis on public reasoning extended to the routine procedures of the Constituent Assembly. There were eight major committees on various subjects, typically chaired by figures like Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Patel, or B.R. Ambedkar, despite their differing views. Each committee drafted specific provisions of the Constitution, which were then debated by the entire Assembly. Consensus was sought whenever possible, with the understanding that agreed-upon provisions would not disadvantage any particular interests. Some matters were put to a vote, but every argument, question, or concern was addressed meticulously in writing. The Assembly convened for 166 days over nearly three years, with its sessions open to both the press and the public.
Class 11 Polity Chapter 1: Procedures
The Constituent Assembly, tasked with drafting the Indian Constitution, utilized a structured approach to its proceedings through the establishment of eight major Committees.
Led by prominent figures like Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Patel, and B.R. Ambedkar, these Committees focused on different subjects critical to the constitutional framework. Despite their divergent perspectives and backgrounds, these leaders collaborated effectively, underscoring the importance of collective effort in constitution-making.