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February 2023

We the people of India…

By Dr. CA Mayur B. Nayak, Editor
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Last month, on 26th January, 2023, we celebrated the 73rd Republic Day, which is the anniversary of the day when we adopted the Constitution. In a couple of years, we will celebrate the Amrut Mahotsav of our Republic. The Constitution is the pillar of any civilised society, as it ensures and assures the Rule of Law. It is perhaps time to reflect on some of the aspects of the Indian Constitution, considering the present circumstances. The Preamble to the Constitution reads 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.” Our forefathers, who were part of the Constituent Assembly, enacted and adopted this Constitution on 26th November 1949, after careful debate and consideration. It plays an important role in shaping the destiny of the country. The words “Socialist, Secular and Integrity” were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1976
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