Question

What does the preamble of the Indian constitution?

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The Indian Constitution is unique in both spirit and content. Notwithstanding the fact that several features of the constitution have been borrowed from other constitutions from all around the world, it is really a unique piece of work. The original constitution has been considerably changed by the various amendments that have been brought forth such as the 7th, 42nd, 44th, 73rd and 74th Amendments.

The preamble of the Indian constitution

The first constitution to start with a preamble was the American Constitution.

• The Indian constitution also starts with one. The Preamble is basically the introduction or preface to the constitution. It sums up the essence of the constitution.
• N A Palkhivala, a constitutional expert, referred to the Preamble as the ‘Identity card of the Constitution’.
• The Preamble is based on Pandit Nehru’s Objective Resolution that he moved and was adopted by the Constituent Assembly.
• The Preamble has been amended in 1976 by the 42nd Amendment which added the words ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ and ‘integrity to it.

The preamble of India goes as follows

• 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