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PREAMBLE OF INDIAN CONSTITUITION
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution was adopted along with the rest of the Constitution on January 26, 1950. This date is celebrated as Republic Day in India. The Preamble, as part of the Constitution, was not introduced separately but was an integral component of the Constitution from the very beginning.
The Preamble was drafted by the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, with input from various members, including prominent leaders like B. R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru. The final version of the Preamble was adopted as part of the Constitution on the same day the Constitution itself came into effect.
SOME IMPORTANT TERMS PREAMBLE OF INDIAN CONSTITUION :
1. Sovereign: India is a sovereign nation, free from external control or influence.2. Socialist: The Constitution seeks to establish a socialistic pattern of society, promoting social and economic equality.
3. Secular: India is a secular state, ensuring equal treatment and protection for all religions, with no official state religion.
4. Democratic: The government is elected by the people, and power is vested in the hands of the citizens through their elected representatives.
5. Republic: India is a republic, meaning that the head of state is an elected representative (President) rather than a hereditary monarch.
6. Justice: The Preamble emphasizes the ideals of justice, including social, economic, and political justice.
7. Liberty: It seeks to secure for all citizens the liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship.
8. Equality: The Preamble envisions equality of status and opportunity, without discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, or other factors.
9. Fraternity: It promotes a sense of unity and brotherhood among all citizens to ensure the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.
10. Dignity of the Individual: The Preamble underscores the importance of upholding the dignity of every individual, which is a fundamental principle of the Constitution.
11. Unity and Integrity of the Nation: The Preamble aims to maintain the unity and integrity of India, despite its diverse cultures, languages, and regions.
12. Parliamentary System: While not explicitly mentioned, the Preamble establishes the foundation for the parliamentary system of government in India.
13. Rule of Law: The Preamble implicitly highlights the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law in India.
14. Fundamental Rights: The Preamble sets the stage for the subsequent chapters of the Constitution, which enumerate the fundamental rights and duties of Indian citizens
15. Directive Principles of State Policy: It also paves the way for the Directive Principles of State Policy, which guide the government in creating a just and equitable society.
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