Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Secularism, Socialism in Preamble
The government says it won't remove the words 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the start of India's laws.
This comes after some people, including the former Vice President, said they didn't like these words.
The government says they haven't started any official process to change this.
The Supreme Court also said these words are important and that the government can't change them.
Essentially, everything is staying the same, despite some discussion.
Government clarifies no plans to remove 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Constitution's Preamble.
The clarification comes after former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the terms.
Law Minister stated no formal process has been initiated to amend the Preamble.
Supreme Court has upheld the 1976 amendment, stating 'secularism' is integral to the Constitution.
Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening citing health reasons.
- Who
- The Union government, former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
- What
- Government clarifies no plans to remove 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Constitution's Preamble.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Rajya Sabha
- Why
- To clarify its position on the inclusion of 'socialism' and 'secularism' in the Constitution's Preamble following comments by former Vice President and others.
Government's Stance
Critic's Stance
Views on the inclusion of the terms
Government's Stance
Government has no plans to remove 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Preamble.
Critic's Stance
Views of former VP and others who have criticized the inclusion of 'socialism' and 'secularism'.
- Law Minister
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
- Former VP
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Supreme Court ruling
- Upheld the 1976 amendment
- Dhankhar's reason for resigning
- To prioritize health care and abide by medical advice.