Important words of the Preamble

Some important words in the Preamble include-

1. Sovereign: India is a sovereign country, by this conception. It denotes that it is not ruled by or under the jurisdiction of any external authority or country.
2. Socialist: The 42nd Amendment Act adds the phrase “socialist” to the preamble. Rather than traditional communalist socialism, Indian socialism is democratic. It operates in a mixed economy, with public and private ownership coexisting.
3. Secular: The 42nd Amendment established the term “secular.” It establishes that the state has no official religion and is not prejudiced against any faith. It distinguishes between states and religion.
4. Democratic republic: It asserts that India will pursue a republican, or people’s representative, democratic system of governance. To display the democratic republic character, the constitution covers various themes such as universal adult franchise, an independent judiciary, eradication of discrimination, and so on.
5. Justice: The preamble indicates that the justice here is social, economic, and political justice. Social justice refers to the equitable treatment of all citizens of the country, regardless of sex, caste, religion, gender, or other factors.
6. Liberty: Liberty is defined as freedom from restriction, force, or control. Liberty refers to our power to make decisions about our own lives in this context. Fundamental rights provide freedom of thought, faith, speech, belief, and worship, and when they are violated, they can be enforced in a court of law. Liberty is not limitless, and no one can do whatever they want while jeopardizing others’ fundamental rights or the Constitution itself.
7. Equality: The phrase “equality” refers to the lack of preferential treatment for any group in society, as well as the provision of suitable opportunities for all people, without regard for their race or gender.
   Fraternity: Fraternity is defined as a sense of brotherhood among people. According to the Preamble, the fraternity must provide two things: human dignity and national unity and integrity.

Related Links

1. Indian Constitution
2. Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
3. Significance of the phrase ” We the people of India” in the Preamble

A constitution’s preamble is the first portion of the introduction of the document. It usually includes the country’s history, fundamental ideas and goals, and a declaration of the country’s intentions. The preamble to a constitution is significant because it establishes the tone for the entire document. It also explains why the document was made in the first place. 

The American Constitution is the first to include the concept of a preface in its constitution. It has been suggested that the Preamble is not merely a preface to the Constitution, but also a declaration of self-evident fundamental truths.