A welfare state is a state that is committed to providing basic economic security for its citizens by protecting them from market risks associated with old age, unemployment, accidents, and sickness.

First President's rule in India. First President Rule in India in Hindi. It was imposed on 10 March 1951.

The original text of the Constitution contained 395 articles in 22 parts and eight schedules. It came into effect on January 26, 1950, the day that India celebrates each year as the Republic Day. The number of articles has since increased to 448 due to 100 amendments.

The functions of the Committee shall be to consider and advise on such matters concerning the affairs of the House as may be referred to it by the Chairman from time to time. The Report of the Committee shall be presented to the Council by the Deputy Chairman or in his absence, by any Member of the Committee.

Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent chairman of the Constituent Assembly of Independent India.

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution.

New elections were held for the West Punjab and East Bengal (which became part of Pakistan, although East Bengal later seceded to become Bangladesh); the membership of the Constituent Assembly was 299 after the reorganization, and it met on 31 December 1947.