Who was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?

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The Constituent Assembly of India was formed in December 1946 to draft the Constitution of Independent India. In its first meeting on 9 December 1946, Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha, the oldest member, was appointed as the interim (temporary) President of the Assembly.
Subsequently, on 11 December 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly. He presided over all its meetings, guided the debates, ensured that discussions remained democratic, and played a crucial role in maintaining decorum and consensus among members of different ideologies.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s leadership was marked by patience, wisdom, and national commitment. He signed the final draft of the Indian Constitution adopted on 26 November 1949, which came into force on 26 January 1950. He later became the first President of the Republic of India.
Information Booster:
· Formation of Constituent Assembly: Under Cabinet Mission Plan (1946)
· First Meeting: 9 December 1946
· Permanent President Elected: 11 December 1946
· Total Members Initially: 389 (reduced to 299 after partition)
· Drafting Committee Chairperson: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
· Adoption of Constitution: 26 November 1949
· Enforcement Date (Republic Day): 26 January 1950
Additional Knowledge:
· Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha: He was only the interim President of the Constituent Assembly, not the permanent one. He presided over the Assembly's first session.
· Jawaharlal Nehru: He proposed the Objectives Resolution, a foundational vision for the Constitution, but he was never elected as the President of the Assembly.
· Dr. K. M. Munshi: A key member of the Drafting Committee and contributor to constitutional debates, but he did not hold the position of President.