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The inherent strength of the Indian constitution stems from its ability to accommodate disparate interests. Elucidate.

Introduction

Pratap Bhanu Mehta has referred to the Constitution of India as a 'Transformative Document'

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Main Body

Pratap Bhanu Mehta has referred to the Constitution of India as a 'Transformative Document' – one that would transform Indian society from a traditional to a modern one. In doing so, Indian Constitution derives strength from its ability to accommodate disparate interest such as: • Provide for 'Freedom of Religion' (Art. 25-28) and secularism simultaneously. • Unitary feature in Federalism but accommodation of Tribal autonomy (5th 6th schedule).

Meritocratic republic (any one can become Head of state) but affirmative action for socio-economically backward classes/castes (OBC, SCST Reservation, Women (Art.15)). • Linguistic recognition to 22 languages (8th schedule). • Freedom to form associations (Art.19). The accommodation of India's diverse linguistic, ethnic, religious, racial, caste groups in such provisions guarantees that India has 'unity without uniformity and 'diversity without difference'.

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Conclusion

The accommodation of India's diverse linguistic, ethnic, religious, racial, caste groups in such provisions guarantees that India has 'unity without uniformity and 'diversity without difference'.

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Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Evolution and Features

Salient Features - Ability to Accommodate Disparate Interests

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