Extracts from The Constitution of India
Preamble(The preamble is an introductory statement, a preliminary explanation.) 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; In our consitutent assembly this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this constitution. Right to Equality |
Fundamental Duties
To cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities;to renounce practices deregatory to the dignity of women;
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures;
To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform;
To safegaurd public property and to abjure violence;
To strive towards excellenc in all spheres of individual and collective activity, so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.