Archive · 28 Jul 2025
VHP Demands Debate on 'Secular,' 'Socialist' in Preamble
Imagine the Preamble of India's Constitution like a mission statement.
A VHP leader, Milind Parande, wants to talk about whether to keep two words, 'secular' and 'socialist,' in that statement.
He says these words were added during a time when the government had special powers, and weren't initially agreed upon by everyone.
He feels that it is good to discuss the matter and encourages open discussions on it.
VHP leader Milind Parande called for discussions on retaining 'secular' and 'socialist' in the Preamble.
Parande stated the words were inserted during the Emergency period without proper debate.
He claimed the original Constitution makers, including B.R. Ambedkar, did not support the inclusion of 'secular'.
Parande suggested that discussions on the issue could be beneficial.
The VHP and the Union Ministry of Sports are jointly launching a nationwide de-addiction program.
- Who
- Milind Parande, a senior VHP leader.
- What
- VHP is calling for discussions on retaining the words 'secular' and 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Nagpur
- Why
- Parande believes these words were inserted without proper debate and that discussions are needed.
VHP's Perspective
N/A
Concern over process
VHP's Perspective
Words were inserted during the Emergency period without proper debate and discussions.
N/A
The constitution should reflect the original intent.
- Organization
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)
- Leader
- Milind Parande
- Issue
- Debate on 'secular' and 'socialist' in Preamble
- Words in question
- 'Secular' and 'Socialist'
- Event
- Youth conference in Varanasi
- De-addiction program
- Launched jointly with Union Ministry of Sports