Time to reflect on the ideals of constitution

25/11/2025

By Metta Ramarao, IRS VRS

As we complete 76 years of adoption of Indian constitution, 

it is time to reflect on the ideals of constitution.

India is a  Republic and Union of States

Parliamentary democracy

Fundamental Rights and Duties

Independent Judiciary

All to assure its citizens Equality, Freedom, Justice and dignity.

We are a nation of several sub nationalities. India is a country bound by common culture, history and traditions.

Our states are unequal : some are tiny and few are bigger than biggest nations. We need to have smaller states to assure our citizens what constitution guaranteed. 

Language, Caste & Creed does not unite but our constitutional values unite us.  Depravation, denial, etc drive us apart. We need to take care that none is excluded.

We are a young nation. We need to leverage the demographic dividend to get out of the middle income trap. Our economy has to grow faster. We need new growth centres. We need more business and political leaders. We need to simplify our business framework.

We need to reorganise India in to 50 States and 15 UTs. We will have these 20 plus new state capitals that act as  growth centres led by the newl political leadership. It helps focussed development and faster citizen services.  Reorganisation of states coupled with  delimitation of MLA and MLC constituencies will bring in fresh blood in to the political leadership.

Delimitation of Parluament seats needs to be done carefully taking  care of the sensitivities of Southern and Western States. Population, Land area and SGDP should be taken in to consideration in the ratio of 45:45:10.

Let us draw a road map for 2050 when we celebrate Centennary of Indian Republic.

Let us envision India in 2050 as a Union of 50 states producing a GDP of 50 trillion USD to assure every citizen equality, liberty, justice and dignity.

Jai Hind