# Evolution of Indian Society: Pre & Post Constitution
> Explore the comparative analysis of Indian governance, rights, and social structure from the colonial era (1919) through the early Republic (1970).

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## Indian Society: Before and After Constitutional Adoption
- Comparative analysis of governance, rights, and social structure from 1919–1970.
- Key focus on the transition from colonial rule to a Sovereign Democratic Republic.

## Historical Timeline & Context
- **1919–1947:** late Colonial Period with limited representation.
- **1946–1949:** Drafting period by the Constituent Assembly.
- **1950:** Enforcement of the Constitution on January 26.

## Governance: Colonial vs. Constitutional
- **Pre-1950:** Colonial autocracy, restricted franchise (~10%), and suppressed civil liberties (Rowlatt Act).
- **Post-1950:** Parliamentary democracy, Universal Adult Franchise (Article 326), and Popular Sovereignty.

## Political Participation
- **1919:** Franchise limited to ~2.8% of the population.
- **1935:** Expanded to ~14%.
- **1951:** 173 million citizens enfranchised, the largest democratic experiment in history.

## Fundamental Rights and Social Justice
- **Part III:** Justiciable rights including Article 14 (Equality), Article 19 (Freedom), and Article 21 (Life).
- **Article 17:** Abolition of 'Untouchability'.
- **Article 15:** Prohibition of discrimination based on caste, religion, or sex.

## Status of Women and Economic Shift
- **Women's Rights:** Universal suffrage in 1950; Hindu Code Bills (1955-56) provided inheritance and divorce rights.
- **Economic Philosophy:** Transition from a colonial extractive economy to a Socialist Republic/Welfare State with Five-Year Plans.

## Regional Integration and Secularism
- **Unification:** Merger of 565 Princely States; States Reorganisation Act (1956) based on linguistic lines.
- **Religious Freedom:** Move from 'Divide and Rule' separate electorates to a secular state with Articles 25 and 30 for minority rights.
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