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Source: The post threats to India’s constitutional values has been created, based on the article “Reclaiming the Republic’s founding values” published in “Indian Express” on 25th January 2025
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Context: The article highlights threats to India’s constitutional values, including rising religious majoritarianism, economic inequality, weakened federalism, and crony capitalism. It urges restoring secularism, socialism, welfare, and federalism while defending the Constitution’s vision of justice, equality, and dignity for all.
For detailed information on India’s Inequality and Neoliberal Reforms Versus Constitution read this article here
What Threats Does India’s Republic Face?
- Religious Majoritarianism: Rising communalism undermines India’s secular identity. Lynching incidents against Muslims and violations of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, show growing intolerance. Ambedkar warned that “Hindu raj” would harm India.
- Economic Inequality: Wealth concentration has increased, leaving marginalized groups excluded. Economic democracy, envisioned in the Constitution, is undermined by privatization, weakened labor rights, and pro-corporate policies.
- Erosion of Federalism: Centralization of power disrupts state autonomy. The misuse of governors and proposals like “One Nation, One Election” weaken the Union’s federal structure. Cultural and linguistic uniformity threatens diversity.
- Crony Capitalism: Pro-corporate agendas exacerbate inequality. Welfare state principles in the Directive Principles, like reducing income and status disparities, are neglected.
For detailed information on Indianness of the Constitution read this article here
What Should be Done to restore the Republic?
- Protect secularism, socialism, and welfare state principles enshrined in the Constitution.
- Oppose crony capitalism and restore labor rights.
- Strengthen federalism by respecting state autonomy and diversity.
- Uphold constitutional values of justice, equality, and dignity for all citizens.
Question for practice:
Examine the threats faced by India’s Republic and suggest measures to restore its constitutional values.
