Question
What were the ideals expressed in the Objectives Resolution?

Answer

Jawahar Lai Nehru presented the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December, 1946. It gave a brief account of the ideals and objectives of the Constitution. These are following:
  • India was declared an independent sovereign republic.
  • Justice, equality and fraternity were assured to all the citizens of India.
  • Adequate safeguards were provided to minorities. It also referred to the well-being of the backward and depressed classes.
  • It was made an objective that India would combine the liberal ideas of democracy with the socialist idea of economic justice.
  • India would adopt that form of government which would be acceptable to its people. No imposition from the British would be acceptable by the people of India.
  • India would work for peace and human welfare.

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