Which statement is not correct about S. Nijalingappa?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option 1 - He was a member of the Drafting Committee of the constitution assembly.
He was a member of the constituent assembly but not the Drafting Committee.
S. Nijalingappa (1902-2000) was a distinguished leader within the Congress party, known for his seniority and significant contributions. He played an instrumental role as a member of the Constituent Assembly and later as a member of the Lok Sabha. Notably, he served as the Chief Minister of the erstwhile Mysore State, now Karnataka, and is often acknowledged as the maker of 'Modern Karnataka'.
During his leadership tenure from 1968 to 1971, S. Nijalingappa held the prestigious position of the President of the Indian National Congress. His leadership and dedication left an indelible mark on the party's trajectory during that period.
On 29th August 1947, the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution was appointed and had seven members: Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami, B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman), K.M Munshi, Syed Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter (replaced by N. Madhav Rau) and D.P. Khaitan (replaced by T.T. Krishnamachai).