To address these challenges, various constitutional mechanisms have been institutionalised

To address these challenges, various constitutional mechanisms have been institutionalised:

Examining efficacy of these mechanisms:

Positives:

Negatives:

Ultimately what is needed is political will. India must learn from best practices of countries like Australia and Canada who have sustained cooperative federalism by combining existing mechanisms with differing approaches.

The Indian Independence Act 1947 transformed the nature of the state in India

Changes introduced:

(A) Changes in Root of existing constitutional position:

(B) Changes in Branch of existing constitutional position:

Immediate challenges that followed:

However, despite these challenges, the constituent assembly collaborated purposefully to help create a constitution that enshrined the ideals of our freedom struggle as well as the principles of our ancient civilisation. This must be recognized and cherished by us all.