TERMS OF PREAMBLE

TERMS OF PREAMBLE

SOVEREIGN - It means supreme or independent. The country is both, internally as well as externally sovereign. Externally it is free from any foreign power and internally it exercises a free government directly elected by the people and makes laws that govern the people.

SOCIALIST - The word was added by the 42nd amendment act of 1976. It implies to social and economic equality. Social equality means there is no discrimination on the grounds of caste, colour, creed, sex, religion, language, etc. Each one enjoys equal status and opportunities.

SECULAR - The word was inserted by the 42nd amendment act of 1976. Secular implies equality of all religions and religious tolerance. No state in India has an official state religion. Anybody can preach, practice and propagate any religion of his or her choice. In the eyes of law all citizens are equal irrespective of their religious beliefs.

DEMOCRATIC - This mean that the government of all levels are elected by the people through a system of universal adult franchise. Every citizen irrespective of caste, creed, colour, sex, religion or education who is 18 years of age and above is entitled to vote, if not debarred by law.

REPUBLIC - The term means that the head of the state is elected, directly or indirectly, for a fixed tenure. The President of India is elected by Electoral College for a fixed period of five years.

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