Question: Discuss each adjective attached to the word 'Republic' in the
preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances? (250 words)
Answer:
The Preamble of Indian constitution states that
”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…”
The adjectives attached to the word Republic are described below:
1. Sovereign:
It indicates that India is neither a dependency not Dominion of any
Nation. It denotes the sovereign nature of Indians and places ultimate
decision making authority upon them.
Despite the evolution of multi-polar world order and numerous
International organisations sovereignty remains an important issue.
Though globalisation has increased interconnectedness and placed
limitations on decision making sovereignty still remains non negotiable
aspect.
2. Socialist:
It was included by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976.
Directive Principles of State Policy had already incorporated provisions
of Gandhian socialism.
Even though liberalisation privatisation globalisation has opened up
Indian economy ,the welfare state model of development has not been
abandoned. There are numerous safeguards and schemes to protect the
vulnerable section of the society.
preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances? (250 words)
Answer:
The Preamble of Indian constitution states that
”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…”
The adjectives attached to the word Republic are described below:
1. Sovereign:
It indicates that India is neither a dependency not Dominion of any
Nation. It denotes the sovereign nature of Indians and places ultimate
decision making authority upon them.
Despite the evolution of multi-polar world order and numerous
International organisations sovereignty remains an important issue.
Though globalisation has increased interconnectedness and placed
limitations on decision making sovereignty still remains non negotiable
aspect.
2. Socialist:
It was included by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976.
Directive Principles of State Policy had already incorporated provisions
of Gandhian socialism.
Even though liberalisation privatisation globalisation has opened up
Indian economy ,the welfare state model of development has not been
abandoned. There are numerous safeguards and schemes to protect the
vulnerable section of the society.
