The preamble to the Constitution of India is a
brief introductory statement that sets out guiding people and principles of the
document, and it indicates the source from which the ordinary document derives
its authority, meaning, the people.The hopes and
aspirations of the people as well as the ideals before our nation are described
in the preamble in clear words. It may be considered as the heart and soul of
Constitution. The preamble can be referred to as the preface which highlights
the entire Constitution. It was adopted on 26 November 1949 by the Constituent
Assembly and came into effect on 26th
January 1950.
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 26th day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND
GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.
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