'Preamble of the Constitution' Complete Polity UPSC Notes

'Preamble of the Constitution' Complete Polity UPSC Notes

Preamble of the Constitution 🔹 What is a Preamble? It is like the introduction or preface to the Constitution. It tells us the purpose , philosophy , and objectives of the Constitution. Inspired by the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution . 🧠 Think of it as the "identity card" or "summary" of the Indian Constitution. The American Constitution was the first to include a Preamble, inspiring many countries, including India, to adopt this practice. A Preamble serves as the introduction or preface to the Constitution, summarizing its essence. Eminent jurist N.A. Palkhivala referred to the Preamble as the " identity card of the Constitution ." The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution’ , drafted by Pandit Nehru and adopted by the Constituent Assembly. It was amended in 1976 by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act , adding three words: Socialist Secular Integrity 📜 Text of the Preamble We, the People of India , having solemnly resolved to constit…