Question

During the debate on citizenship in the Constitution Assembly, a famous quote, "There cannot be any divided loyalty", is said by
1. B. N. Rao
2. Somnath Lahiri
3. Govind Vallabh Pant
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Govind Vallabh Pant

The correct answer is Govind Vallabh Pant.

• During the debate on citizenship in the Constitution Assembly, a famous quote, "There cannot be any divided loyalty", was said by Govind Vallabh Pant.
• Govind Ballabh Pant argued that in order to become loyal citizens people had to stop focusing only on the community and the self.
• Govind Ballabh Pant emphasized that one should be self-disciplined to make democracy successful.
• According to Govind Ballabh Pant, individuals should care less for personal gain and focus more on collective benefit or for others' gain in democracy.

• Govind Ballabh Pant was the former Minister of Home Affairs in the Indian National Congress Government.
• Govind Ballabh Pant was also awarded Bharat Ratna on 26 January 1957.
• He was one of the foremost political leaders of Uttarakhand.