The book critically examines the evolution of B.R. Ambedkar's ideas on constitutionalism and on the nature of Indian Constitution from 1919 to 1950 and brings into focus shifts in his views from time to time. It explores how Ambedkar envisaged a system of governance based on the principle of liberal constitutionalism, which may offer justice and protection of rights of the oppressed section of the population and provide them participation in the government. The ...