How are universal adult franchise, equality before law, and abolishment of
untouchability important provisions of the Constitution of India to establish
equality in the Indian society?
Answers
1. Everyone must be treated equally under the law regardless of race, gender, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, or other characteristics, without privilege, discrimination or bias.
2. Universal adult franchise makes democracy broad-based ,enhances self respect and prestige of the common people,upholds the principal of equality,enables minorities to protect their interests and opens up new hopes for the weaker sections.
3. The practice of untouchability disturbs the spirit of communal harmony and universal brotherhood.
Explanation:
1. Equality is about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents. It is also the belief that no one should have poorer life chances because of the way they were born, where they come from, what they believe, or whether they have a disability.
2. Universal adult franchise gives the right to vote to all adult citizens, regardless of wealth, income, gender, social status, race, ethnicity, or any other restriction, subject only to relatively minor exceptions.
3. Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of Untouchability shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.
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