Explain the salient features of the preamble to the constitution
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1. The source of authority:
The preamble categorically accepts the principle of popular sovereignty. It begins with the word: 'we the people of India' . These words testify to the fact that the people of India are' the ultimate source of all authority. The government derives it's power from them.
2. Nature of state:
The preamble describes five cardinal features of the indian state:
1. India is a sovereign state:
The preamble proclaims that India is a sovereign state. Such a proclamation denotes the end of rule over India. It testifies to the fact that India is no longer a dependency or colony or possession of British Crown.
2.India is a socialist state:
In 1976, the preamble was amended to include the word 'socialism'. It is now regarded as a prime feature of state. It reflects the fact that India is committed to secure social, economical and political justice for all its people. India stands for ending all forms of exploitation as well as for securing equitable distribution of income, resources and wealth. The term India is a socialist state really means, 'India is a democratic socialist state.'
3 . India is a secular state:
By the 42nd amendment the term 'secular' was incorporated in the preamble. Its inclusion simply made the secular nature of the Indian constitution more explicit. As a state India gives special status to no religion. There is no such thing as a state of religion of India. India guarantees equal freedom to all religions. All religions enjoy equality of status and respect.
4. India is a democratic state
5. India is a republic
The preamble categorically accepts the principle of popular sovereignty. It begins with the word: 'we the people of India' . These words testify to the fact that the people of India are' the ultimate source of all authority. The government derives it's power from them.
2. Nature of state:
The preamble describes five cardinal features of the indian state:
1. India is a sovereign state:
The preamble proclaims that India is a sovereign state. Such a proclamation denotes the end of rule over India. It testifies to the fact that India is no longer a dependency or colony or possession of British Crown.
2.India is a socialist state:
In 1976, the preamble was amended to include the word 'socialism'. It is now regarded as a prime feature of state. It reflects the fact that India is committed to secure social, economical and political justice for all its people. India stands for ending all forms of exploitation as well as for securing equitable distribution of income, resources and wealth. The term India is a socialist state really means, 'India is a democratic socialist state.'
3 . India is a secular state:
By the 42nd amendment the term 'secular' was incorporated in the preamble. Its inclusion simply made the secular nature of the Indian constitution more explicit. As a state India gives special status to no religion. There is no such thing as a state of religion of India. India guarantees equal freedom to all religions. All religions enjoy equality of status and respect.
4. India is a democratic state
5. India is a republic
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