Question

Why did some members of Constituent Assembly argue for a strong Centre? Explain.

Answer 1

Balkrishna Sharma, Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, B.R. Ambedkar, and Jawaharlal Nehru were the principal advocates for a strong center. Given the bloodshed that followed partition, it is necessary to understand the constituent assembly's pronounced bias in favor of a strong center and the Union's rights over those of the States.
Arguments in support:

1. J.L. Nehru - The ability to successfully speak for the entire nation in the international arena is necessary to maintain peace and coordinate crucial communication issues.
2. B.R. Ambedkar - To quell the communal frenzy, the center's powers had to be considerably reinforced.
3. Balkrishna Sharma - Only a powerful center can mobilize resources, set up appropriate administration, and prepare for the nation's well-being. Protect the nation from outside threats.
4. Three lists the union, concurrent, and state lists were used to split the legislative authority between the federal government and the states.
5. Only the central government could enact laws on the 97 topics of national concern on the union list.
6. The state list covers 66 topics on which the state may enact legislation.
7. Only forty-seven issues were on the current lists that the state and the federal government may enact laws on.
8. On the governor's recommendation, Article 356 granted the center the authority to assume control of a state administration.