Democracy, Election and Governance
Module –I A] Constitution of India:- The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country and serves as the framework for its governance. It was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950. The Indian Constitution establishes a parliamentary democratic system with a federal structure, where power is divided between the central government and the states. B] Evolution of Indian Democracy - different models:- 1] British Colonial Influence: The British colonial rule in India introduced democratic principles, such as the rule of law, parliamentary procedures, and an independent judiciary. The Indian National Congress, which played a crucial role in India's independence movement, drew inspiration from British democratic ideals. 2] Westminster System: The Indian democratic model is based on the Westminster system, which is prevalent in countries like the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations. It includes a parliamentary form of governm...