Consti-tution

Consti-tution

2017 2 Seasons 24 Episodes ⭐ 10.0 Documentary

Learning about the Constitution is vital for all citizens but it can also be a tedious process, with a paraphernalia of seemingly indecipherable jargon thrown around like slurs and fallacies in a Parliamentary debate. To simplify the process is Meghnad S, a public policy professional who has also worked with several MPs across party lines. His new show, “Consti-tuition”, presented by Newslaundry, aims to break the logjam and let loose policy understanding among the masses.

Learning about the Constitution is vital for all citizens but it can also be a tedious process, with a paraphernalia of seemingly indecipherable jargon thrown around like slurs and fallacies in a Parliamentary debate. To simplify the process is Meghnad S, a public policy professional who has also worked with several MPs across party lines. His new show, “Consti-tuition”, presented by Newslaundry, aims to break the logjam and let loose policy understanding among the masses.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Voting

In the first episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad explains what is the job of your elected representatives at various leve

EP 2

Bills

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad explains how bills become laws and why we need to pay attention to the laws b

EP 3

Speakers

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad talks about which tools Members of Parliament use to participate in parliamen

EP 4

Committees

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad explains how bills are analyzed by Committees & why that vital aspect of demo

EP 5

Budget

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad explains how the Union Budget is passed by Parliament every year. The Budget

EP 6

Anti-defection

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad explains how the party leaders impose their will on MPs through the anti-defe

EP 7

Babus

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad breaks down the second pillar of democracy. Not literally. Metaphorically spe

EP 8

Private Member Bills

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad tells you about Private Members Bills, those bills which are introduced by in

EP 9

Judiciary

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad tells you about the third pillar of democracy: The Judiciary. Our judiciary i

EP 10

Lokpal

In this episode, Meghnad takes a deep dive into a subject everyone seemed to care about a few years ago. After 10 weeks

EP 1

Free Speech

What is free speech? Why is it important? What does our Constitution say about your Right to Freedom of Expression? Our

EP 2

Language - Part 1

Meghnad explains the widespread use of Hindi and how it affects non-speakers. Is Hindi our national language? Do we hav

EP 3

Language - Part 2

In this episode, Meghnad wonders how English became such a widespread language in administration and in India, generally

EP 4

Privacy

Privacy is an inalienable fundamental right—which the Supreme Court confirmed last year—which is intrinsic to our Ri

EP 5

Religion

Do you worship an entity which is bigger than yourself? Would you like to add one more? Meghnad is going to try and conv

EP 6

Right to Education

Public figures and decisionmakers tend to make ridiculous claims which sometimes have no factual backing. But before we

EP 7

Gender - Part 1

There needs to be a strong conversation about gender and gender rights. Gender is independent of the organs we have as a

EP 8

Gender - Part 2

In Part 2 of the Gender series, Manisha takes you through the history of the fight for gender rights in India and across

EP 9

Inequality

We're back after a mid-season break and our gareebi is also back! New Meghnad is back on his old Consti-tuition set mak

EP 10

Reservation

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad makes a case in favour of reservations. Point to note: Reservations are not

EP 11

Healthcare

In this episode of Consti-tuition, Meghnad tells you about our complicated and inefficient health care system. Why does

EP 12

Right to Information

"Knowledge is Power." — Petyr Baelish Our governments—all of them, regardless of which party runs them—seem to ha

EP 13

Citizenship

"Go to Pakistan" might have become a funny refrain but the people using it want particular Indian citizens to become, we

EP 14

General Elections

It's the FINAL episode of Season 2. In this episode, let's explore the one thing that is on everyone's minds: General E

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