The Preamble of Indian Constitution
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution reads:
"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:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION."
The Preamble highlights India's core values and objectives:
1. Sovereign (independent)
2. Socialist (economic equality)
3. Secular (religious neutrality)
4. Democratic (people's rule)
5. Republic (elected representatives)
Fundamental goals:
1. Justice (social, economic, political)
2. Liberty (thought, expression, belief)
3. Equality (status, opportunity)
4. Fraternity (unity, integrity)
The Preamble serves as the Constitution's introduction and guiding philosophy.
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