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Constitution (Simple)

Module 5 · Core principles, rights, and the structure of governance.

Constitutional History Fundamental Rights Governance Structure
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Making of the Constitution

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Fundamental Rights (Part III)

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Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties

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Union and State Structure

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  • PRS Legislative Research, "How Parliament Works" — prsindia.org
  • Election Commission of India — eci.gov.in
  • Ministry of Panchayati Raj — panchayat.gov.in
  • Janaagraha, My City My Responsibility: A Handbook for Active Citizenship (2023) — Read Online · Download PDF · Practical guide on ward committees, area sabhas, and citizen participation in urban governance

Resources

Books:

  • D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India (LexisNexis)
  • Granville Austin, The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation (Oxford)
  • M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law (LexisNexis)

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