The Constitution ofIndia is the supreme law of India. It lays down the framework definingfundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures,powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights,directive principles, and the duties of citizens. It is the longest writtenconstitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 444 articles in22 parts, 12 schedules and 118 amendments. Besides the Hindi version, there isan official English translation. Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is widely known asthe father of the Indian Constitution.