Question

What explanation does Jawaharlal Nehru give for not using the term “democratic” in the Objectives Resolution in Source “We are not going just to copy”?

Answer 1

1. Nehru explained that the word “democratic” was not included because the ideas in the Objectives Resolution were already democratic in nature.
2. The Resolution promised justice, equality, freedom and safeguards for minorities and backward groups.
3. It also stated that the people of India would be the source of all authority and power.
4. Nehru felt that simply adding the word “democratic” was unnecessary, as the Resolution already contained the main principles of democracy.
5. He also wanted the Constitution to define democracy in a broad and practical way, rather than relying solely on a label.

Hence, Nehru believed that the Objectives Resolution was democratic in spirit and content, even though the word “democratic” was not specifically used.