Question

Mention any two of the main objects (or ideals) of the Indian Republic as set forth in the Preamble to the Constitution.

Answer 1

The two main objects (or ideals) of the Indian Republic as set forth in the Preamble to the Constitution, are as under:

1. Justice-Social, Economic, and Political: It is the fundamental right of every citizen in society to seek justice whether it is associated with society, economy, or politics. Justice ensures of protection of rights and interests of an individual and the society respectively. The constitution makes it possible to achieve such an object by securing to all citizens certain fundamental rights. It also lays down certain Directive Principles guiding the State to work efficiently. Social Justice in the sense, providing equal opportunities for education work and labour irrespective of religion, race, caste, or sex. It also discourages social abuses like—Untouchability and, religious fanaticism. It is liable to uplift the backward and downtrodden in society. The Directive Principles aim at making the sound economic position of all the citizens by allocating Economic Justice to all of them by means of equal distribution of wealth system. All citizens have the right to participate in political activities. They have the right to cast their vote, they have the right to contest the election as per the norms and conditions of the election commission. Thus, Political Justice is meant for all.
2. Liberty of Thought, Expression, Belief, Faith, and Worship: There is a provision in the Constitution as the Preamble refers to i.e., every individual has the right to write, speak or express his thoughts, beliefs while keeping himself within the restrictions imposed on this right. Likewise, every person is free to follow any religion. He is free to have faith or belief in any God or Goddess. He can go to any Pilgrimage to worship in the country.