📌 What is the Objectives Resolution?
- On December 13, 1946, Jawaharlal .presented the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly.
- It was like a blueprint or guiding principle that explained what kind of India the makers of the Constitution wanted to build.
- It laid down the philosophy, ideals, and goals of the Indian Constitution.
📌 Main Points of the Objectives Resolution (Simplified):
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India will be an Independent and Sovereign Republic.
- India will have full control over its own decisions without any outside interference.
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All the territories (British India, princely states, or any other willing territories) will unite to form one country — India.
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Each state or province will have autonomy (freedom to manage its own matters) but some powers will be given to the Union (Central Government).
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The power of the government will come from the people.
- The people of India will be the real source of power.
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Guarantee of Justice, Equality, and Freedom to everyone:
- Justice (social, economic, political),
- Equality (of status, opportunity, and before the law),
- Freedom (thought, expression, belief, faith, worship, profession, association, and action).
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Protection and Safeguards for:
- Minorities,
- Backward classes,
- Tribals, and
- Depressed classes (weaker sections of society).
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Maintain the integrity (unity) of India and protect its land, sea, and air territories.
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Contribute to world peace and welfare of humanity.
- India will play a role in making the world a better place.
📌 Importance of Objectives Resolution:
✅ Adopted on: January 22, 1947
✅ It became the foundation for writing the Constitution.
✅ Its essence is reflected in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
📌 Conclusion:
The Objectives Resolution clearly stated that India will be a free, fair, and just nation where people are supreme, and everyone gets equal rights and freedoms. It guided the Constituent Assembly throughout the making of the Constitution.