As the elections draw near, with individual candidates and public bodies actively preparing, it is essential to clarify our understanding of the problems the new Councils will face and the best approaches to address them. First, it must be noted that the Councils emerging from the upcoming election will have a greater role in constitutional revision than their predecessors. Whether the Statutory Commission is appointed before 1929 remains uncertain, but in any case, it will attach special importance to the work of the Councils closest to it in time. The world will judge the strength of India's demand for full responsible government more by the work of these new Councils than by the first or second Councils. Thus, the new Councils have significant power to shape our future, either strengthening or weakening the impression made by earlier Councils. Constituencies must carefully consider this when choosing representatives.
Key Issues Ahead
The second major issue is communal representation. All thoughtful people recognize that when the Constitution is revised, the system of communal representation used over the past six years will need careful re-examination. This aspect is vital for the nation's unity and progress.
