Controversial Bill Aims to Amend Indian Constitution's Preamble

BJP MP Bhim Singh seeks to amend the Indian Constitution's Preamble by removing 'socialist' and 'secular.' He views these additions, made during the 1976 Emergency, as undemocratic. Singh argues the original Constitution, without these terms, is sufficient for India's governance, citing historical debates.

A new Private Member's Bill introduced by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Bhim Singh seeks to amend the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The Bill proposes the removal of the terms 'socialist' and 'secular,' arguing that their addition during the 1976 Emergency was undemocratic and unnecessary.

Singh claims that the original Constitution, adopted in 1949, did not require these words for governing a secular India. He cites historical debates, including Dr. B R Ambedkar's views, to support his argument that future generations should not be bound by the political and economic policies of their predecessors.

While Singh acknowledges the unlikelihood of the Bill's passage, he aims to spark a significant discussion on Indian governance and the original intent of the Constitution. Despite potential backlash, Singh stresses the importance of restoring the Constitution to its original form, drawing attention to its current relevance.