

How colonial is our constitution? ft Arghya Sengupta
Jan 26, 2024
Sandip speaks to Arghya Sengupta, author of 'The Colonial Constitution,' exploring colonial influences in India's Constitution. They discuss Gandhi's alternative proposals, power decentralization concerns, the absence of enforceable economic rights, and the role of lawyers in drafting the constitution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Colonial Origins of the Indian Constitution
01:33 • 23min
Exploring Alternative Constitutional Proposals and Gandhi's Vision
24:37 • 6min
Power Decentralization and Village Republic
30:25 • 9min
The Absence of Enforceable Economic Rights in the Indian Constitution
39:46 • 5min
Drafting the Constitution and the Role of Lawyers
44:56 • 9min
Discussion with Arghya Sengupta and Show Credits
53:46 • 2min