Significance of preamble to a constitution.

What is the significance of a preamble to a constitution? Bring out the philosophy of the Indian Polity as enshrined in the preamble of the Indian Constitution.

Preamble

It is an introductory statement in speech or writing. It reflects the ideals and aspirations of Indian national movement. Justice, equality, fraternity and liberty are the core values of the preamble of the Indian constitution.

The philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution:

The preamble of the Indian constitution has much significance.

Firstly, the phrase “we the people of India” is a bold declaration of the popular sovereignty. This expression implies that the constitution of India is not an imposition upon the Indian people by any alien ruler or an enlightened despot. It is the people of India who are the makers of the constitution.

Secondly, it contains the philosophy of the objective resolution. It also specifies the source of authority, and the system of government etc.

Thirdly, preamble is non-justice able in a court of law. As a part of the constitution, it provides a key to unravel the minds of constitution makers. It declares the rights and freedom, which the people of India aim to secure and type of government and policy to be established. The preamble also christens India as a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic republic. The word republic upholds that the head of our state must be an elected president.

Lastly, the significance of the preamble is that it envisages the emotional integration in Indian polity, where it concludes with the expression “Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the nation.

                So, the preamble expresses the political, moral, economic and religious values which a constitution is committed to promote.