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Question – Preamble is the essence of the our Constitution. Explain.
- January 11, 2023
- Posted by: Pallavi Singh
- Category: Blog
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Answer –
Preamble is like a short introductory note to the Indian Constitution. In other words, it is the summary, synopsis and enlists fundamental principles of which our constitution aims to establish in the Indian State.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!MAIN IDEAS IN OUR PREAMBLE:
SOVEREIGN : It means that India is capable to take her independent decisions both in terms of external and internal matters .
SOCIALIST : It means that there is the presence of democratic socialism in India that calls for equality before law and equal protection of law. It is directly or indirectly guarantees the fundamental rights enshrined in our constitution.
SECULAR : It shows the spirit of unity in diversity among Indians. It states that INDIA has no religion and it treats all the religions equally.
DEMOCRATIC : It is the expression of universal adult franchise.
REPUBLIC : It discourages the idea of kingship where government and state are ruled by hereditary relations.
Preamble gives much emphasis on the protection of justice be it social, economic and political. It upholds the spirit of liberty, equality and fraternity along with unity and integrity of the constitution.
To give effect to these ideas, the Constitution has provided for Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy in Part III & IV of the Constitution respectively.
The Preamble embodies the basic philosophy and fundamental values – political, moral and religious, on which the constitution is based. It reflects the dreams and aspirations of the founding fathers of the Constitution.