What is the purpose of the constitution guranteeing rights to all its people
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• The Constitution lays down the structures, procedures and powers of the Government of India. It is the Supreme law of the country.
• The Constitution of India was drafted and passed by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949. It came into effect on 26th January 1950.
• On 26th January 1950, the Union of India was declared to be a sovereign, democratic republic.
The Constitution provides the citizens of India with six fundamental rights to ensure that the citizens enjoy a free, democratic environment to live in.
They are:
1. Right to Equality
The Right to equality, is one of the prominent rights of Indian constitution. Which gives right to everyone citizen to live peacefully and with equality with everyone.
Right to equality says -
• Everyone is equal before the law.
• Discrimination on the bases of religion, race, caste, gender or place of birth is prohibited.
• Everyone will get equal opportunities in all walks of life.
• Abolition of untouchability and titles.
2. Right to Freedom
The Right to Freedom incorporates within the following-
• The right to think and express freely
• The right to assemble peacefully, without violence
• The right to form associations and unions
• The right to live and move freely within the country
• The right to practice any profession, or to carry out any occupation or business
• The right to Education
3. Cultural and Educational Rights
Every citizen of India has the right to follow their own culture, customs, traditions, script and language.
It is:
• For the protection of interests of minorities to conserve their language, script and culture.
• For minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
4. Right to Freedom of Religion
Every citizen has the right to choose and practice the religion of their choice.
It allows:
• Freedom of conscience and free professions, practise and propagation of religion.
• Freedom to manage religious affairs;
• Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion.
• Freedom as to attendance at religious instructions or religious worship in educational institutions wholly maintained by the state.
5. Right against Exploitation
This right protects citizens:
• For prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
• For prohibition of employment of children in hazardous job.
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies
Every Citizen of the Country is allowed to stand up in defense of their rights; even against the Indian Government.
It is:
• By issuance of directions or orders or writs by the supreme court and High courts for enforcement of these fundamental rights.
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