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Question
The Preamble to the Constitution declares India to be the Secular-Democratic Republic. In this context, answer the following question:
Do you agree with the view that Indian Constitution promises not only political and social democracy but economic democracy as well?
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Solution
The above question in the context of the Preamble to the constitution declaring India to be the Secular-Democratic Republic is answered as under.
Yes, we very much agree with the view that the Indian Constitution promises not only political democracy but economic democracy as well. In the Preamble, a just economic system is promised under Economic Justice. A sound democracy lies in a sound economy in a democratic nation. For the purpose, “fair distribution of wealth” and “a decent Standard of life to the people” has been secured in the Indian Constitution
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