The Pearl of Great Price
A short daily trip down the lane of Christian History. Looking at the fascinating people and events that have shaped a universal civilisation.
The Pearl of Great Price
Jan 26 - India becomes a republic
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Tim Byron
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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In 1950 on Jan 26 the Constitution of India came into force, forming a republic. One of the oldest civilisations in the world, India is officially a secular country nut with a deeply religious population. With 80% of the huge population identifying as Hindu with Christians about 2% of the population, but with a huge impact on education. Today's pod looks at how a Christian leader H.C. Mukherjee, became the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly of India.