The first and the foremost thing that I would like to emphasize is this — remember that you are now a sovereign legislative body and you have got all the powers. It, therefore, places on you the gravest responsibility as to how you should take your decisions. The first observation that I would like to make is this: You will no doubt agree with me that the first duty of a government is to maintain law and order, so that the life, property and religious beliefs of its subjects are fully protected by the State.


Address to the Constituent Assembly (1947)


The first and the foremost thing that I would like to emphasize is this — remember that you are now a sovereign legislative body and you have got...

The first and the foremost thing that I would like to emphasize is this — remember that you are now a sovereign legislative body and you have got...

The first and the foremost thing that I would like to emphasize is this — remember that you are now a sovereign legislative body and you have got...

The first and the foremost thing that I would like to emphasize is this — remember that you are now a sovereign legislative body and you have got...