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The Republic & the Nehru Years

India · 1950India becomes a Republic as the Constitution comes into force, 26 January 1950

On 26 January 1950 the Constitution came into force, making India a sovereign democratic republic with Dr. Rajendra Prasad as first President. The Supreme Court, Election Commission and Planning Commission were established, while early free-speech rulings foreshadowed the 1951 First Amendment.

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Key figures

Dr. Rajendra Prasad — first President of India, sworn in on 26 January 1950.Jawaharlal Nehru — Prime Minister and first chairman of the Planning Commission.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — Law Minister and chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution that came into force.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister; integrator of the princely states; died on 15 DecembHarilal J. Kania — first Chief Justice of India.Sukumar Sen — first Chief Election Commissioner of India.

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