We, the People of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into

a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

and

to secure to all its citizens:

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JUSTICE, social, economic and political;

LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;

EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;

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and

to promote among them all

FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;

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IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this 26th day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

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