Indian Constitution is known as the bulkiest constitution in the world. Indian Constitution consists of 444 Articles divided into 25 parts and 12 schedules. The objectives of the constitution were outlined in the Objective Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13th December,1946. These resolutions were adopted on 22nd January,1947 by the assembly. The resolution was adopted with complete majority. The preamble of Indian constitution is based upon these resolutions.

The constitution of India is preceded by preamble which outlines its aims and objectives;

It reads,

“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:

Justice,social, economic and political

Liberty of thought, expression,belief,faith and worship

Equality of status and of opportunity

Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.

The preamble declares India sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and Republican state which draw its authority from the people. It intends to provide it’s citizens social economic and political justice. It assures them Liberty of thought, expression, belief,faith and worship. It assures equality of status and opportunity. It aims at securing a fraternity based on dignity of individual and it aims at securing the unity and integrity of the nation.

The preamble has great value and has been described as ” key to the constitution”. It has helped the court to resolve various ambiguous points of the constitution and interpret it in the true spirit in which it was enacted by the farmers