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Few consider the role of women in drafting the constitution, with the focus often on the male "founding fathers" of India. A Supreme Court bench noted the oversight, pointing out that traditional narratives have marginalized women s contributions during the Constituent Assembly debates. . The term "founding mothers," cited by Justice Chandrachud in 2018, recognizing the crucial role women played in shaping India s Constitution.
The Reclaim Constitution Initiative organised the event along with the International Institute for Art, Culture and Democracy and the R R Naik Seva Trust.