What connection did some of the members of the Constituent Assembly make between the political situation of the time and the need for a strong Centre?

(i) India attained its freedom on 15 August, 1947. But it was also divided on this day into two parts viz India and Pakistan. It was marred by communal frenzy and communal riots.

So like Jawahar Lal Nehru, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar too propounded a strong Central Government for India. He referred to the riots and violence that was ripping the nation apart.

(ii) Most of the members of the Constituent Assembly felt that a strong centre was the need of the hour. If it was not done, it would be infurious to national interests. A weak central authority would not be able to ensure peace, prospertiy and political stability. It would fail to coordinate vital matters of common concern. That is why, Gopalaswami Ayyangar appealed to all the members of the Constituent Assembly that “the Centre should be made as strong as possible.”.

(iii) Similarly Balakrishna Sharma stated that only a strong and united centre could plan for the well-being of the country, mobilise all the available resource, ensures strong defence against any aggressor and establish a proper administration.

(iv) Almost all the members realised that a strong central government was necessary to forestall chaos, stop communal riots and to usher economic development of the country.