To mark Constitution Day, the Department of History, ESLA, invites the university community to a compelling book discussion titled “Indian Constitution at 75.” The session will focus on Constitution of India: 75 Years of World’s Largest Democracy, offering a platform to reflect on India’s constitutional evolution, democratic values, and the meaning of justice in a changing nation.
The event will feature a keynote presentation by the author, followed by an interactive discussion and audience engagement.
About the Book
Constitution of India: 75 Years of World’s Largest Democracy provides an in-depth examination of India’s constitutional legacy, tracing its trajectory from the drafting process in the Constituent Assembly to its contemporary relevance.
The book explores:
- The ideological debates shaping the Constitution
- The emergence and evolution of the concept of justice during India’s independence movement
- The successes and limitations of the Constitution in delivering social, economic, and political justice
Combining history with legal and political analysis, the book offers a nuanced, critical assessment of India’s democratic journey since 1950.
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi (2025)
About the Author
Prof. V Krishna Ananth is a distinguished historian specialising in modern and contemporary India. Currently teaching at Sikkim University, Gangtok, he brings a multidisciplinary approach connecting history, law, and politics.
An alumnus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), he previously worked with The Hindu as a political correspondent and editorial contributor. Alongside journalism, he practiced law at the Madras High Court and later transitioned to research and teaching.
His notable works include:
- India Since Independence: Making Sense of Indian Politics (2009)
- Politics in the Times of Churning (2014)
- The Indian Constitution and Social Revolution: Right to Property Since Independence (2015)
- Between Freedom and Unfreedom: The Press in Independent India (2020)
About the Discussant
Mr Saurav Das is an independent journalist based in New Delhi and Co-Founder of the Climate Action Front. His work focuses on law, governance, judiciary, crime, and transparency. A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication, Mr Das began his professional journey in 2020 and continues to actively contribute to stories centred on accountability and public interest.