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Note
The discussion on the Articles of the Draft Constitution Commenced on 15th November 1948.
The amendments adopted by the House were those which Dr. Ambedkar had accepted. These amendments are incorporated here
Some of the amendments were not accepted by Dr. Ambedkar initially, but no detailed explanations were furnished. Some of these amendments are mentioned. But later, during the discussion on each Article, Dr. Ambedkar explained elaborately why he accepted particular amendments and why the others were not accepted. The amendments thus rejected were large enough. Their inclusion would have made the volume bulky and they are not for this reason included. The amendments adopted by the Assembly are given in detail. These accepted amendments along with Dr. Ambedkar’s explanation, ‘nay help the reader to understand the import of the Article.
This volume is mainly concerned with Dr. Ambedkar’s work which incorporates everything he said in the Assembly and which finds place in the Debates. Comments and criticism by the Hon’ble Members are included where they are relevant to elucidate and appreciate the views of Dr. Ambedkar and which are related to the specific context and situation. —Editor.