The political group which viewed the Constituent Assembly as a British...
The Constituent Assembly that came into being in 1946 was dominated by the Congress. The Socialists were initially unwilling to join, for they believed the Constituent Assembly to be a British creation, and hence not being truly autonomous.
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The political group which viewed the Constituent Assembly as a British...
Political group that viewed the Constituent Assembly as a British institution: Socialists
The Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946 to draft the Constitution of India. It consisted of elected representatives from various political parties and communities. However, not all political groups viewed the Constituent Assembly as a legitimate body.
One such group was the Socialists. They believed that the Constituent Assembly was a British institution and did not represent the interests of the Indian people. They argued that the Assembly was dominated by the Congress Party, which had compromised with the British to achieve dominion status for India.
The Socialists also criticized the Assembly's composition, which they felt did not adequately represent the working class and peasants. They accused the Congress Party of being elitist and serving the interests of the bourgeoisie.
The Socialists boycotted the Constituent Assembly and instead formed their own constituent assembly called the Socialist Constituent Assembly. They drafted their own constitution, which emphasized socialism and the rights of the working class.
In conclusion, the Socialists viewed the Constituent Assembly as a British institution and did not participate in its proceedings. They believed that the Congress Party dominated the Assembly and compromised with the British. Instead, they formed their own constituent assembly and drafted a socialist constitution.