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15 Our Rights and

Duties

Constitution of India
Fundamental Rights and Duties

Importance of Directive Principles

Constitution of India

The constitution of India tells us how the country should be
governed. It is the longest written constitution in the world.

It includes the method, powers and duties which must be
followed by the government institution. It also describe the

right and duties of citizens.

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is known as the ‘Father of the
Indian Constitution’. Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

After being ruled by the British for almost 200 years, India gained independence

on 15 August 1947. Our constitution come into effect on 26 January 1950. This day
is celebrated as the Republic Day. Our constitution is based on the principles of

Democracy, Socialism and Secularism.

Democracy is a form of government in which people have an equal say in the decision

that affect their lives.Democracy enables all the people of our country to vote and
elect their representative in order to form the government. So, democracy means

government of the people by the people and for the people. India is the largest
democracy in the world.

Socialism ensures equal right to all people of our country. It includes people of all

caste, religion, colour, status etc. There is no discrimination on the basis of these
factors.

Secularism means that people are free to practise any religion they like in our
country. This is the principal of secularism.

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