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- Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, voiced Concerns Over Missing ‘Socialist and Secular’ in Constitution copies provided to politicians.
- The terms ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ were added via the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
- Chowdhury emphasized the Constitution’s significance and urged unity, referencing the recent ‘Bharat’ versus ‘India’ debate stemming from a G20 dinner invite.
In a recent revelation, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, has expressed worries over the exclusion of the terms ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ from the preamble of the new copies of the Constitution provided to politicians at the inauguration of the new Parliament building.
The terms ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ were introduced into the preamble through the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1976, a crucial step towards reflecting the country’s democratic values. Chowdhury emphasized the historical and symbolic importance of these terms.
Chowdhury stressed that the Constitution holds immense significance for the nation, akin to revered religious texts like the Gita, Quran, and Bible. He further urged for unity, highlighting that according to Article 1 of the Constitution, there is no distinction between ‘India’ and ‘Bharat’. This comment was made in light of recent controversies surrounding the use of ‘Bharat’ in official communications.
This revelation comes amidst an ongoing debate regarding the proper nomenclature for the nation, exemplified by the recent G20 dinner invite referring to ‘President of Bharat’. The integrity of the Constitution remains a focal point for Chowdhury, calling for careful consideration and preservation of its fundamental principles.