PREAMBLE OF OUR CONSTITUTION

 The 'preamble' to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory

statement that sets out the guiding purpose and principles of the
document. The hopes and aspiration of the people as well as the ideals
before our nation are described in the preamble in clear cut words. It
may be considered as the soul of Constitution. The preamble can be
referred to as the preface which highlights the essence of the entire
Constitution.
 After the independence of India in 1947, it took 2 years 11 months
and 18 days to build the Indian constitution. On 26 November 1949
India adopted its constitution and it came into effect on 26 January 1950.
The day (26 January) is celebrated as the republic day in India. Because
on that day Indian constitution came into effect and India became a
sovereign, democratic republic country.
 The first temporary 2-day president of the Constituent Assembly
was Dr Sachchidananda Sinha Later, Rajendra Prasad was elected
president of the Constituent Assembly
 Indian constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly and
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is called the father of Indian constitution.
Constituent Assembly had 13 different committees.
These are the opening words of the preamble to the Indian Constitution.
“ 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.
Republic
A democratic republic is an entity in which the head of state is
elected, directly or indirectly, for a fixed tenure. The President of
India is elected by an electoral college for a term of five years. The
post of the President of India is not hereditary. Every citizen of
India is eligible to become the President of the country.
Justice
The term 'justice' in the preamble refers to three varying aspects -
Political, Social and Economic which are secured through different
provisions of Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles of State
Policy.
Liberty
The ideal of Liberty refers to the freedom on the activities of Indian
nationals. This is found to be an important tool in ensuring
democratic framework. All the citizens are secured with liberty of
thought, expression, belief, faith & worship through the
Fundamental Rights. However, liberty does not mean freedom to do
anything, and it must be exercised within the constitutional limits.
Equality
This envisages that no section of the society enjoys special
privileges and individuals are provided with adequate opportunities
without any discrimination. Again, there are three dimensions of
Equality - Political, Economic & Civic.
Fraternity
This refers to a feeling of brotherhood & a sense of belonging with
the country among its people. It embraces psychological as well as
territorial dimensions of National Integration. It leaves no room for
regionalism, communalism, casteism etc. which hinders the Unity
of the State.
The Preamble reflects the philosophy as well as fundamental values
of Indian Constitution. It clarifies some important aspects

1. It mentions that the Constitution derives its Authority from

the people of India.
2. It declares India to be sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic
and republic country.
3. It clarifies the objectives of the Constitution are Justice,
Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.

The enacting words, "We, the people of India ...in our constituent

assembly ...do here by adopt, enact and give to ourselves this
constitution", signify the democratic principle that power is
ultimately rested in the hands of the people. It also emphasizes that
the constitution is made by and for the Indian people and not given
to them by any outside power.

IMPORTANT FACTS RELATED TO THE CONSTITUTION

Republic Day marks the day when the Indian Constitution came
into being on January 26, 1950. There are a number of facts about
the constitution that the majority of people in India are
unacquainted with. Here are some of them for your enlightenment.
1. The Longest Constitution:

India has the longest constitution in the world. It has 448 articles, 12

schedules and 100 amendments.
2. Guiding Path:

The Objectives Resolution was moved by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on

December 13, 1946. It served as a roadmap for the constitution.
3. Establishment of the Committee:

On August 29, 1947, the committee which would draft India’s

constitution was established. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed as
the Chairman of the committee.
4. The Drafting of the Constitution:

The drafting committee had handwritten and calligraphed the

constitution - both in English and in Hindi. There was no typing or
print involved.
5. The Good Omen:

The day constitution was signed, it was raining outside. Many

considered it as a good omen.
kiiiij6. Time Period for passing it:

After the constitution was presented to the Constituent Assembly,

they took two years, eleven months and seventeen days to pass it.
7. Signatures:

As many as 284 members of the Constituent Assembly had signed

the documents on January 24, 1950. Two days later, the constitution
came into effect.
8. Borrowed Points:

Some of the points in constitution are borrowed from other

constitutions such as the principles of Liberty, Equality and
Fraternity that were taken from the French constitution.
9. The National Emblem:
On January 26, 1950, the Indian Government also adopted Sarnath,
the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the wheel, bull, and horse as the
national emblem of India.
Indian Constitution is the framework of duties and rules of different
Indian governing bodies and its people. It describes the duties of
different government bodies, procedures to carry out the
governmental works; it also describes the duties of the citizen of
India.