National Integration
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Orissa Review * January - 2006
The 42nd amendment came into force on
December 18,1976. The preamble as amended runs as follows :
"We, the people of India having solemnly resolved to Constitute India into a Soverign,
Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic and to secure all its citizens" Justice-social, economic and political, equality of states and opportunity and to promote among them all, Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the Nation.
In our constituent Assembly the twenty sixth day of November, 1949 also hereby adopt, enact and give ourselves this constitution fundamental duties. Fundamental duties were added for the first time in the constitution as :
(a) To abide by the constitution and respect its ideals and institution the National Flag and the National anthem.
(b) To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
(c) To up-hold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
(d) To defend the country and render National service when called upon to do so.
(e) To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities. To renounce practice derogatory to the dignity of women.
Anti-National activities defined and antinational associations are to be banned. In the amendment anti-national activity in relations to individual or association was defined as follows :
(i) Which is intended or which supports any claim to bring about, or any ground whats the cession of a part of the territory of India or which invites any individual or association to bring about such cession or secession, (ii) Which disclaims and threatens, disputes or intends to threaten or disrupt the sovereignity and integrity of India on the security of the State or the unity of the nation. (iii) Which is intended or intending to create internal disturbance
Orissa Review * January - 2006
The 42nd amendment came into force on
December 18,1976. The preamble as amended runs as follows :
"We, the people of India having solemnly resolved to Constitute India into a Soverign,
Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic and to secure all its citizens" Justice-social, economic and political, equality of states and opportunity and to promote among them all, Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the Nation.
In our constituent Assembly the twenty sixth day of November, 1949 also hereby adopt, enact and give ourselves this constitution fundamental duties. Fundamental duties were added for the first time in the constitution as :
(a) To abide by the constitution and respect its ideals and institution the National Flag and the National anthem.
(b) To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
(c) To up-hold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
(d) To defend the country and render National service when called upon to do so.
(e) To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities. To renounce practice derogatory to the dignity of women.
Anti-National activities defined and antinational associations are to be banned. In the amendment anti-national activity in relations to individual or association was defined as follows :
(i) Which is intended or which supports any claim to bring about, or any ground whats the cession of a part of the territory of India or which invites any individual or association to bring about such cession or secession, (ii) Which disclaims and threatens, disputes or intends to threaten or disrupt the sovereignity and integrity of India on the security of the State or the unity of the nation. (iii) Which is intended or intending to create internal disturbance