Who said, ‘If the people who are elected are capable and men of character and integrity, they would be able to make the best even of a defective Constitution. If they are lacking in these, the Constitution cannot help the country’?

This statement was made by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, emphasizing that even a perfect Constitution is inadequate without honest and capable leaders to implement it. He was highlighting the importance of character and integrity in those who hold public office. The quote appears in his commentary during the Constituent Assembly debates and reflects his belief that the success of the Constitution depends ultimately on the people entrusted with its implementation.