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India After 
Independence
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India After 
Independence
The Dawn of a New Era
India¾s 1947 independence marked a hopeful era, initiating a journey on August 15 
to overcome colonial underdevelopment, poverty, and inequality, as leaders and 
people confidently tackled nation-building despite immense challenges.
Colonial Legacy
Overcoming 
economic 
underdevelopment 
and poverty
Social Challenges
Addressing illiteracy, 
disease and social 
inequality
Nation Building
Fulfilling freedom 
struggle promises 
with determination
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India After 
Independence
The Dawn of a New Era
India¾s 1947 independence marked a hopeful era, initiating a journey on August 15 
to overcome colonial underdevelopment, poverty, and inequality, as leaders and 
people confidently tackled nation-building despite immense challenges.
Colonial Legacy
Overcoming 
economic 
underdevelopment 
and poverty
Social Challenges
Addressing illiteracy, 
disease and social 
inequality
Nation Building
Fulfilling freedom 
struggle promises 
with determination
Immediate Challenges After Independence
Post-independence India tackled rehabilitating 8 million refugees, integrating princely states, and 
uniting a diverse nation divided by caste, religion, and language, addressing critical threats to its 
fabric with urgency.
Rehabilitation of Refugees
Managing the influx of approximately 8 
million refugees from Pakistan
Integration of Princely States
Persuading autonomous princely states to 
join the Indian Union
New Political System
Developing appropriate governance 
structures for independent India
National Unity
Overcoming divisions of caste, religion, 
language, and lifestyle
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India After 
Independence
The Dawn of a New Era
India¾s 1947 independence marked a hopeful era, initiating a journey on August 15 
to overcome colonial underdevelopment, poverty, and inequality, as leaders and 
people confidently tackled nation-building despite immense challenges.
Colonial Legacy
Overcoming 
economic 
underdevelopment 
and poverty
Social Challenges
Addressing illiteracy, 
disease and social 
inequality
Nation Building
Fulfilling freedom 
struggle promises 
with determination
Immediate Challenges After Independence
Post-independence India tackled rehabilitating 8 million refugees, integrating princely states, and 
uniting a diverse nation divided by caste, religion, and language, addressing critical threats to its 
fabric with urgency.
Rehabilitation of Refugees
Managing the influx of approximately 8 
million refugees from Pakistan
Integration of Princely States
Persuading autonomous princely states to 
join the Indian Union
New Political System
Developing appropriate governance 
structures for independent India
National Unity
Overcoming divisions of caste, religion, 
language, and lifestyle
Formation of the Constitution
The Constitution, drafted under Dr. Rajendra Prasad and shaped by Dr. BR Ambedkar, 
was adopted on January 26, 1950, making India a sovereign democratic republic with 
universal adult franchise.
Constituent 
Assembly
Formed December 
1946 to draft India¾s 
constitution.
Key Leaders
Dr. Rajendra 
Prasad led; 
Ambedkar chaired 
drafting.
Adoption Date
Constitution 
adopted officially 
on January 26, 
1950.
Universal 
Franchise
Voting rights 
granted to all 
adults universally.
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India After 
Independence
The Dawn of a New Era
India¾s 1947 independence marked a hopeful era, initiating a journey on August 15 
to overcome colonial underdevelopment, poverty, and inequality, as leaders and 
people confidently tackled nation-building despite immense challenges.
Colonial Legacy
Overcoming 
economic 
underdevelopment 
and poverty
Social Challenges
Addressing illiteracy, 
disease and social 
inequality
Nation Building
Fulfilling freedom 
struggle promises 
with determination
Immediate Challenges After Independence
Post-independence India tackled rehabilitating 8 million refugees, integrating princely states, and 
uniting a diverse nation divided by caste, religion, and language, addressing critical threats to its 
fabric with urgency.
Rehabilitation of Refugees
Managing the influx of approximately 8 
million refugees from Pakistan
Integration of Princely States
Persuading autonomous princely states to 
join the Indian Union
New Political System
Developing appropriate governance 
structures for independent India
National Unity
Overcoming divisions of caste, religion, 
language, and lifestyle
Formation of the Constitution
The Constitution, drafted under Dr. Rajendra Prasad and shaped by Dr. BR Ambedkar, 
was adopted on January 26, 1950, making India a sovereign democratic republic with 
universal adult franchise.
Constituent 
Assembly
Formed December 
1946 to draft India¾s 
constitution.
Key Leaders
Dr. Rajendra 
Prasad led; 
Ambedkar chaired 
drafting.
Adoption Date
Constitution 
adopted officially 
on January 26, 
1950.
Universal 
Franchise
Voting rights 
granted to all 
adults universally.
Formation of States
Demands for linguistic states grew, with Potti Sriramulu¾s hunger strike sparking Andhra Pradesh¾s creation in 
1953, followed by the State Reorganisation Commission forming more states in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Initial Opposition
Nehru and Patel initially against linguistic states despite regional demands
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Catalyst for Change
Potti Sriramulu's fatal hunger strike in 1952 forced government action
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Commission Formation
State Reorganisation Commission established, submitted report in 1956
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State Formation
Multiple states created on linguistic basis between 1956-1966