Question

How has our constitution sought to implement equality? Why is equality needed for all people?

Answer 1

The Indian society has always discriminated people mainly on the basis of their caste and religion. This has been in practice since ancient times and is still prevalent in some parts of India. The framers of the Constitution of India have included certain provisions in it to deal with the problem of inequality. These provisions are as follows:

1. The weaker sections of the society (SC, ST and OBC) have been given reservations in all government institutions.

2. Untouchability has been abolished and has been made a punishable offence according to Article 17 of the constitution.

3. All major languages have been given equal recognition. The Constitution of India identifies 22 scheduled languages.

4. People of all religions have been provided the right to practice, profess and propagate their own religion.