The document provides an overview of the key aspects of the Indian constitution:
- It was drafted by a committee and came into effect on January 26th, 1950, which is now celebrated as Republic Day.
- It is divided into 25 parts and 448 articles that cover topics like citizenship, fundamental rights, directive principles, the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government.
- It establishes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic and guarantees fundamental rights to all its citizens.
- The President is head of state elected indirectly while executive powers lie with the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.