Preface

India after six decades of independence existas the most vibrant and the largest democracy in the world. India presents diverse amalgamation of the historical legacy, the experiences of the national movement and endeavorsto combine best from cross nations experiences to design the constitution of the country catering to the domestic necessities of the country. The legacy of the national movementin terms of Liberal, Socialist and Gandhian ideas continues to shape and deepen our democratic behaviour, process and structure. The independent India envisaged and envisioned for itself basic philosophy and vision in form of preamble asserting 'we, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign, socialist, secular, ...

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