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Many see federalism as the front line of the battle for the heart of India’s democracy, says Louise Tillin, Professor of Politics at King’s College, London.

Every year, on November 26, the nation observes the contributions made by Dr BR Ambedkar, chairperson of the drafting committee, whose pivotal role in developing the constitution of India is etched in history forever.Constitution Day, earlier known as National Law Day, marks the formation of the largest constitution of the largest democracy in the world.

In the drafting of the Indian Constitution, minority rights, particularly for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, sparked significant debates. The Constitution eventually granted reservations for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, but not for religious minorities, influenced by concerns about separatism and the changing post-Partition conditions.

Neil Rogachevsky and Dov Zigler recently published Israel’s Declaration of Independence: The History and Political Theory of the Nation’s Founding Moment, just in time to inform the discussion.

Parliament represents the will of the people as a whole, ensuring the protection of minority rights as well. To prioritise the unfettered authority of the majority would be contrary to the principles and responsibilities inherent in democratic governance