Archive · 25 Jul 2025
No Removal of 'Secular', 'Socialist' Planned, Says Centre
Imagine the Preamble to India's Constitution is like the introduction to a very important book.
Some people wanted to change words in that introduction.
The government said they aren't going to change the words 'secular' and 'socialist' right now.
These words were added a long time ago.
The Supreme Court, which is like the highest judge, said the addition was correct.
Some groups, like the RSS, want to talk about changing those words.
Others, like some politicians, don't agree.
It's a debate about important ideas!
The Indian government stated it has no plans to remove 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Constitution's Preamble.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal confirmed the government's stance in response to questions in Parliament.
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging the 1976 amendment that added the terms.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) called for a review, sparking political debate.
Various political figures, including Rahul Gandhi and Union ministers, have expressed opposing views on the matter.
- Who
- Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, various political figures, and the Supreme Court.
- What
- The government affirmed it has no plans to remove 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Preamble of the Constitution.
- When
- The announcement was made in response to questions in Parliament, on Thursday.
- Where
- Parliament
- Why
- Due to discussions and debates regarding the inclusion of these words in the Constitution's Preamble.
Those Supporting Inclusion
Those Against Inclusion
Values of 'secular' and 'socialist'
Those Supporting Inclusion
Those who want to keep the terms believe they are fundamental to India's identity as a welfare state.
Those Against Inclusion
Those who want to remove the words, including the RSS, feel these terms are not core to Indian culture or are a sacrilege to the spirit of Sanatana dharma.
- Law Minister
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
- Preamble words in question
- 'secular' and 'socialist'
- Amendment year
- 1976
- Challenging parties
- Subramanian Swamy, Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, others.
- Supreme Court ruling
- Dismissed the challenge to the amendment