On This Day: August 30, 1947 – Ambedkar Heads Constitution Committee
Ambedkar Heads Constitution Committee – The Beginning of India’s Democratic Journey On August 30, 1947, just two weeks after India became free, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was chosen as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution. It was a historic decision that shaped the direction of modern India. This single moment set…