It is described that our Constitution is a living document. It is almost like a living being. Our Constitution has kept responding to the situations and the circumstances arising from the time to time. The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th November, 1949. Its implementation formally started from 26th January, 1950. More than fifty-six years after that, the same Constitution continues to function as the framework within which the government of our country operates. Our Constitution makers were so farsighted and wise that they had foreseen all the changes that would take place in the future.

The basic framework of the Constitution is very much suited to our country. Like a living being, the Constitution responds to the experience. Even after so many changes in the society, the Constitution continues to work effectively. Its main characteristics are that it has ability to be dynamic, to be open to interpretations and the ability to respond to the changing situations. The most important point is that our Constitution has been able to work effectively and protect democracy. Democracy is not only about for votes and people's representation but also about the rule of law. Democracy is also about developing institutions and working through these institutions. All the political institutions must be responsible to the people and maintain a balance with each other. Our Constitution has the ability to maintain all these conditions.

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