BS EDIT: 75 years of the Indian Constitution

By Business StandardPublished On Jan 27, 2025

A resilient republic

Against dystopian predictions in the 1950s, India has emerged as a united and thriving democracy

A bold vision for voting

Article 326 granted every Indian above 18 the right to vote, a landmark step in universal adult suffrage

Safeguarding democracy

India’s peaceful power transitions contrast global challenges like the US Capitol attack and China’s lifetime presidency

Lessons from the Emergency

The 1975 Emergency underscored the need to safeguard rights and uphold democratic checks and balances

Challenges remain

Erosion of freedoms and judicial inefficiencies test the Constitution’s promise of justice and equality

A living document

The Constitution endures as a beacon of democracy, ensuring India’s unity and resilience for 75 years