This podcast explores the significance of the Government of India Act of 1935 and its lasting impact on India. It discusses the context, British goals, and the state of the Indian freedom movement. It also explores Gandhi's political exile and the dire situation of Indians. Lastly, it examines the retention and influence of the act after Indian independence.

The podcast explores the aftermath of the Simon Commission and the sham of the Round Table Conferences. It discusses the lack of enthusiasm towards the Simon Commission's report and the uncertainty surrounding India's self-determination. It highlights the failure of the first Roundtable Conference in London and the debates on government structure during the second conference. It explores Gandhi's role, demands, and frustrations, including his hunger strike against the untouchable electorate and discussions with Ambedkar. It also discusses the ineffective third roundtable conference and the enactment of the Government of India Act of 1935.

Exploring the complex context and implications of the Nehru Report, Hindu-Muslim animosity and the Indian National Congress, drafting the Swaraj Constitution, communal aspects and reservation of seats, and the impact of the Nehru Report on India's political landscape and secular policy.

This podcast explores the Simon Commission and its impact on India's independence. It also discusses the Government of India Act of 1919 and its role in shaping the Indian freedom struggle. The uncertainty surrounding the formation of the next state government in Delhi is explored, as well as the controversial Secretary of State and his plans for a new constitutional review in British India.

Learn about the Aundh Experiment, a little-known declaration by the Raja of Aundh that granted complete freedom to his people and established a committee for the transfer of power. Explore the practical implementation of a Gandhian constitution in Aundh, a princely state in India. Discover the life of Morris Friedman, an electrical engineer turned swami, and his controversial factory in Bangalore. Pant and Friedman collaborate on innovations and economic development, seeking Gandhi's guidance in writing a constitution. Explore Gandhi's audacious challenge to pass the constitution, conduct elections, and educate adults in Aumd, while the British government watches on.

JP Narayan, a guest on this podcast, challenges the popular impression of Mahatma Gandhi as a naive nation builder. They delve into Gandhi's constitutional beliefs, his vision for a free India, and the practical implications of his idea of non-violence. They also explore Gandhi's model of government and decentralization, questioning its feasibility in modern society.

This podcast explores the legislative implications of the Government of India Act of 1919, discussing its impact on Indian self-government and the nationalist struggle. It also delves into topics such as federalism in India, the formation of India's federal structure, and the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the nationalist movement.

This podcast explores the aftermath of WWI on India's nationalist movement, British betrayal of India's hopes for self-government, conditions leading to India's struggle for independence, reasons behind Britain's reluctance to let go of India, and the Government of India Act of 1919 and its lasting implications.

This podcast explores India's participation in World War I and its impact on the country's constitutional history. The hosts visit memorials in India and Brighton, discussing the sacrifice of Indian soldiers and the challenges faced by the British in building an administrative framework. They also explore the transformation of Indian nationalist leadership, the contributions of Indian troops in the war, and the consequences on Indian nationalism, including the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre and tense relations.

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.