National Unity and Integrity in the Indian Constitution: A Foundational Imperative Shaping Federalism, Emergency Powers, Language Policy, and Fundamental Duties Abstract The Indian Constitution was framed in the backdrop of a deeply divided, diverse, and conflict-ridden subcontinent emerging from colonial rule, the trauma of Partition, and communal violence. Maintaining national unity and integrity was not … Continue reading Examine how the objective of maintaining national unity and integrity influenced the framing of the Indian Constitution, with reference to provisions related to federalism, emergency powers, language, and fundamental duties.