India’s Constitution makes it the first and the highest Fundamental Duty of “every citizen of India to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem”. To be able to do so, we need to know our Constitution—how we are governed and what are our democratic rights and responsibilities as citizens. A KYC (Know Your Constitution) mission can begin with the teachers and students in our schools and colleges. This handy book offers, in simple and easily understandable language, a brief introduction to the world’s largest Constitution and its working. It also dispels some of the popular myths and misunderstandings regarding our Constitution. A distinguished constitutional expert, advisor and advocate, Dr Subhash Kashyap is a well-known author and scholar. He has held some of the highest posts in India and abroad. Former Secretary-General of Lok Sabha, he has received many national and international honours and awards including Padma Bhushan and Doctor of Laws (LL D). Currently, he is Honorary Professor at the Centre for Policy Research and President of the Indian National Bar Association (INBA) and Rashtriya Jagriti Sansthan (RJS). Apart from his three-Volume treatise on Constitutional Law and the Six volumes of History of Parliament, his recent works include: State of the Nation: Democracy, Governance and Parliament and We, the People and Our Constitution.