574 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
are supposed to give effect to the Preamble and to the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles. So let each one of us try our level best to select the proper candidates in order to give effect to the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles and the Preamble to the Constitution. I therefore submit that even if such an amendment were not to be carried—and I think it cannot be carried by reason of the administrative difficulties I have referred to—the purpose of it would undoubtedly be given effect to by the various political parties. I therefore suggest that rather than accept this amendment I would leave the matter to the various political parties to give effect to it in the best way they think it can be done.
Shri Kamath : Is the Hon. Minister not in favour of every political party making free use of the radio ?
Dr. Ambedkar: I think that is a matter which really requires to be considered. I have paid some attention to this question of the radio, both in England and in Australia. When the question is raised at the appropriate stage. I shall be glad to make such observations as I can profitably make for the House.
Mr. Deputy Speaker: Is it necessary to pursue this matter after what the Hon. Minister has just now stated ?
Clause 14 to 16 were added to the Bill
Clause 17.— ( Definition )
- Shri Naziruddin Ahmad (West Bengal) : The point is we have two Councils. In order to prevent confusion we should call the State Council as Legislative Council as we call the Upper House as Council of States.
Dr. Ambedkar: I do not accept it. All these terms are defined in the Representation of the People Act.
Shri Naziruddin Ahmad: Then I do not press the amendment.
*P.D., Vol. 12, Part II, 15th May 1951, pp. 8764-65.