Draw and explain the preamble of Indian constitution.
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“WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this 26th day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.”
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The ideals include Justice,Liberty,Equality and Fraternity.
Justice – This ideal implies that citizens of India cannot be discriminated on the basis of caste, religion and gender. It entrusts the Government of India with the removal of social inequalities and the welfare of all, especially the disadvantaged groups.
Liberty – This ideal establishes that there are no unreasonable restrictions on Indian citizens in terms of what they think, their manner of expression and the way they wish to follow up their thoughts in action.
Equality – It asserts that all Indian citizens are equal before the law of the land. It recognises that the traditional social inequalities are irrelevant and the government is obliged to ensure equality of opportunity for all citizens.
Fraternity – It means that all citizens should behave as if they are part of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior