

A New Republic - Episode 5: A Little Debate
Dec 7, 2012
This week we chat with Rohit De, an expert on the Indian constitution. We review the story so far and discuss the waning interest in the constitution starting in the 1970s. We explore early constitutional reforms and the impact of the First World War on India's constitutional history. We also discuss the drafting process of the Indian constitution and its influences.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Decline of Interest in Indian Constitutional History
02:15 • 5min
The Importance of Early Constitutional Reforms and Native Representation
07:35 • 4min
The Impact of the First World War on India's Constitutional History
11:46 • 2min
Previous Versions and Influence on the Indian Constitution
13:51 • 6min