In a discussion on the experience of the working of our Constitution, three speakers took three different positions:

A. Harbans: The Indian Constitution has succeeded in giving us a framework of democratic government.


B. Neha: The Constitution made solemn promises of ensuring liberty, equality and fraternity. Since this has not happened, the Constitution has failed.


C. Nazima: The Constitution has not failed us. We have failed the Constitution.

Do you agree with any of these positions? If yes, why? If not, what is your own position? Ans. In this conversation of three people it has been discussed whether the working of our constitution is fruitful or not:-


A. Harbans gave his own impression that the Indian constitution has succeeded in giving us a framework of democratic government, his position was correct. The makers of the constitution presented a document in the form of our constitution that enshrines fundamental values and highest aspirations shared by the people making it an existing reality. It is a document consisting supreme and fundamental laws of the country and handles the composition, power and functions of the government. Indian constitution provides different types of preserve and liberties to Indian citizens, rule of law, fundamental rights, etc. Democracy has been adopted in India and to toughen it. Adult franchise has been introduced in India to ensure equality. It has been tried in the constitution to establish a system of ideal democracy in principle. But in it is suffering from social and economic evils.


B. Neha had an impression that the constitution made serious promise of ensuring liberty, equality and fraternity. Since this has not happened, the constitution has failed. These goals are not static buy dynamic in process. Our constitution is a unique document which accommodates the aspiration of people of the India. Equality of all and freedom of the citizens is being disturbed by the people with power and money. The political leaders are playing the politics caste and religion to use this as their vote bank. The court of judiciary has to impede in the working of the executive and the legislature. Other problem of terrorism ad illegal immigrants has added to the inability. Thus, it is right to say by Neha that goals are not achieved, and the constitution has failed to fulfil the needs of the individuals.


C. Nazima has said the constitution has not failed us. The constitution provides us with proper governance and adequate principles to govern the country. We have not applied our efforts fulfil the promises of our citizens. Corruption in politics as well as in public sector is increasing. People responsible for executing and implementing these principles in the constitution have failed due to their dishonesty and self-interest. The citizens should be vigilant and aware. They must be active in public and participate more in political affairs. They should cooperate with the government in its entire good works. The citizens should also be educated, and social and economic inequality should be restricted.


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