The values of Indian democracy can be traced in the Preamble of the Constitution. The 'Preamble' of the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding objectives and principles of the document indicating the source from which the document derives its authority and meaning for the people.

The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. The total strength of the Constituent Assembly was to be 389. Of these, 296 seats were to be allotted to British India and 93 to Princely States. Out of 296 seats allotted to British India, 292 members were to be drawn from the eleven Governors’ provinces and four from Chief Commissioners’ Provinces, one from each.

The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India drafted by a committee headed by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on 26 November 1949. Preamble was enacted on 26 November 1949 along with some other Articles rest of the constitution came into effect from 26 January 1950.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India. He played a pivotal role in guiding the assembly members in drafting the Indian Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950. His leadership and consensus-building skills were crucial in shaping the democratic foundation of the newly independent nation.