Working of the Constitution

The Constitution is the supreme law

The Constitution is the supreme law of India. It came into force on 26th January 1950 and sets the framework for government, rights, and justice.

The Constitution gives the right

The Constitution gives the right to vote to adults. The voting age was later reduced from 21 to 18 years, which increased youth participation. India h

Democratic decentralisation spreads power to local

Democratic decentralisation spreads power to local self-governing institutions. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments gave constitutional status

The Right to Information gives citizens

The Right to Information gives citizens the right to know about government functioning. It ensures transparency and accountability and reduces secrecy

After the year 2000

After the year 2000, democratic reforms were increasingly seen as citizens’ rights. Rights such as information, education, and food security became pa