give the meaning of power of the people, sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic, justice, liberty, equality, fraternity
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India is a “Sovereign” Nation, means it is no longer under the possession of any colony or crown. India can take decisions on its own for the welfare of the country for internal(National) matters and as well as for external(International) matters.
India is a Socialist State, the word “Socialism” was added in 1976 in the preamble. The world socialist represents that India is responsible for its citizen to provide them Social, Economic and Political justice. No Exploitation on basis of anything(caste, religion, color, etc) and equal distribution of income,wealth and resources to its citizens. [This point is under extreme danger and is on the verge of Extinction]
India is a “Secular” State. this word is included in the Preamble by 42nd amendment. It was added just to show the secular nature of the constitution. It states that all religions should enjoy equality of Status and Respect. This word also guarantees equal freedom to all religions in INDIA. [Nowadays Rarely Found]
India is a “Democratic” State. The right to vote is one of the feature.It ensures equal political Right to every citizen.The People can change their government through elections. The government enjoys limited powers. The Government should follow the Constitution. [Hope that people will start using it for the welfare of country and not for the promotion of Radical Ideology]
India is a “Republic”. This word states that India is not under any Monarch or is not ruled by a nominated head of state. President of India is the sovereign head of state. [Sorry to say, but in India, President is just “A Title”]
Answer:
Several key words have been used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution:
(i) We, the people of India. The constitution has been drawn up and enacted by the people through their representatives, and not handed down to them by a king or any outside powers.
(ii) Sovereign. People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. No external power can dictate the government of India.
(iii) Socialist. Wealth is generated socially and should be shared equally by society. Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities.
(iv) Secular. Citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion. But there is no official religion. Government treats all religious beliefs and practices with equal respect.
(v) Democratic. A form of government where people enjoy equal political rights, elect their rulers and hold them accountable.
(vi) Republic. The head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary position.
(vii) Justice. Citizens cannot be discriminated on the grounds of caste, religion and gender. Social inequalities have to be reduced.
(viii) Liberty. There are no unreasonable restrictions on the citizens in what they think, how they wish to express their thoughts and the way they wish to follow up their thoughts in action.
(ix) Equality. All are equal before the law. The government should ensure equal opportunity to all.
(x) Fraternity. All of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.