Question Q.4GS2GS2
Explain how the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble embody specific meanings in the Indian context.
Main Body
The terms 'socialist' and 'secular' were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976.
'Socialism- Meaning in Indian Context'
1Socialist does not mean 'No' private Property or complete govt ownership.
2Rather, it is a form of Gandhian Socialism or Fabian Socialism.
3Protection to Private Property (Article 300a) while ensuring their use for material benefit of community (Article 31A).
4LPG reforms → giving state support to social sector.
5Indian Socialism → gives Right to Food (NFSA), to education (RTE, 2009) and subsidies to the poor.
'Secularism- Meaning in Indian Context'
1Not Western model - 'Laicite-strict separation of state and Religion.
2Rather a principled separation.
[can reform]
[State] ═> [Religion]
3[Article 25-29]: protection of Right to Religion of every citizen.
4Based on 'Sarva Dharma Sambhav' and 'Sarva Dharma Sadbhav'.
Thus, India has moulded both terms to its needs.
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Conclusion
Thus, India has moulded both terms to its needs.
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Diagram
Diagram showing State and Religion with arrow labeled 'can reform' between them
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Topper
GAURAV CHOPRA
AIR 832025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Preamble
Socialist and Secular Terms
Writing Stats
156
Total words
7
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