The first constitution of the proposed Akhand Hindu Rashtra has been finalized and is set to be unveiled on the auspicious occasion of Vasant Panchami on February 3 during the Maha Kumbh.
The 501-page document has been crafted over 12 months and 12 days by a committee of 25 scholars from North and South India. Drawing inspiration from Ram Rajya, the kingdom of Lord Krishna, Manusmriti, and Chanakya's Arthashastra, the constitution is envisioned as a blueprint for a Hindu Rashtra. Once approved by the four Shankaracharyas, it will be presented to the central government.
The drafting committee includes experts from Banaras Hindu University, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, and Central Sanskrit University. According to Swami Anand Swaroop Maharaj, the head of Shambhavi Peeth and patron of the committee, the constitution aims to establish a Hindu Rashtra by 2035.
He emphasized that the proposed nation would be a republic founded on the principles of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) and Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah (may all be happy). While elections will determine the nation's leader, the constitution assures that followers of all religions will have the right to live in the country. However, strict measures will be enforced against those involved in anti-national activities.
The draft proposes a unicameral legislature called the Hindu Dharma Parliament, comprising 543 members elected as Dharma MPs. Only followers of Sanatan Dharma and Indian-origin faiths such as Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism will be eligible to vote or contest elections. The voting age is set at 16 years, while candidates must be at least 25 years old and graduates of Vedic Gurukuls. Dharma MPs will receive only basic allowances, such as constituency funding, transportation, and security. They will also be required to submit regular progress reports. Dissatisfied constituents can recall their representatives by filing a no-confidence motion with a minimum of 50,000 signatures.
The president of the Hindu Rashtra will be selected by a two-thirds majority of the Dharma Parliament. To qualify, candidates must have expertise in Dharmashastra and Rajashastra, along with five years of practical governance experience. They must also demonstrate leadership skills, knowledge of statecraft, and proficiency in the use of arms. During times of war, the president will lead the armed forces.