Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru, Second Series : Volume 10

During the ten weeks from 16 February to 30 April 1949 covered in this volume, the Prime Minister was fully absorbed, after the settlement of the disorders immediately after independence, in the work of national reconstruction along with the heavy responsibility of the External Affairs Department. Curtailment of unnecessary expenditure, finding out ways and means to make India self-sufficient in food within a prescribed period, and working for the planned economy were Nehru's major domestic concerns.

This volume also brings out the significant role that Nehru played in the highly controversial issue of India continuing as a Republic in the Commonwealth. With great efficiency Nehru tackled resistance at home as well as abroad to India continuing as a member of the Commonwealth while retaining the status as a Republic.