Indian leaders and movements played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s early constitutional developments. The Indian National Congress established in 1885 was a key player in this process. Leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji, Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak fought for Indian rights and self rule laying the groundwork for future constitutional reforms.The Swadeshi Movement (1905-1911) and the Non Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) were instrumental in mobilizing the Indian masses against British rule. These movements led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose pushed the British government to introduce constitutional reforms.Some notable constitutional developments influenced by Indian leaders and movements include –

1. The Government of India Act (1919) introduced dyarchy where certain subjects were transferred to Indian ministers while the British retained control over key areas.
2. The Government of India Act (1935) established a federal structure, dividing power between the center and provinces and increased provincial autonomy.
3. The Indian Independence Act (1947) granted India independence and paved the way for the country’s transition to a sovereign nation.

These developments demonstrate the significant impact of Indian leaders and movements on the country’s early constitutional developments.