India: A Socialist, Secular and Democratic Country Essay

SOCIALISTThe word socialist was added to the Preamble by the forty-second amendment act of 1976, during the Emergency. It implies social and economic equation. Social tolerableity in this context means the absence of divergence on the grounds only of caste, colour, creed, sex, religion, or language. Under social equality, everyone has equal status and opportunities. Economic equality in this context means that the government will endeavor to make the distribution of wealth more(prenominal) equal and provide a decent standard of living for alone. This is in effect emphasizing a commitment towards the formation of a welfare state. India has adopted a mixed economy and the government has inclose m whatever laws to achieve the aim.SECULARThe word secular was inserted into the Preamble by the 42nd amendment act of 1976, during the Emergency. It implies equality of all religions and religious tolerance. India, therefore does not have an official state religion. Every person has the accountability to preach, practice and propagate any religion they choose. The government must not favour or take away against any religion. It must treat all religions with equal respect. All citizens, irrespective of their religious beliefs are equal in the eyes of law.No religious instruction is imparted in government or government-aided schools. Nevertheless, general study about all established world religions is imparted as part of the course in Sociology, without giving any importance to any one religion or the others. The content presents the basic/ native information with regards to the fundamental beliefs, social values and main practices and fesitivals of each established world religions. The Supreme Court in S.R Bommai v. partnership of India held that secularism was an integral part of the basic structure of the constitution.DEMOCRATICIndia is a democracy. The people of India elect their governments at all levels (Union, State and local) by a system of universal adult franchise popularly known as One man.