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Source-<\/strong> The post is based on the article \u201cThe challenge of reviving a sense of fraternity\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 27th April 2023.<\/p>\n

Syllabus: <\/strong>GS2- Polity<\/p>\n

Relevance<\/strong>– Ideals and principles contained in constitution<\/p>\n

News<\/strong>– The article explains the importance of the principle of fraternity for Indian democracy.<\/p>\n

How did the ideas of the constitution take shape before independence?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Constitution of India was drafted by the Constituent Assembly. The idea was initially proposed in December 1934 by M.N. Roy. <\/strong><\/p>\n

It became an official demand of the Indian National Congress in 1935<\/strong> and was officially adopted in the Lucknow session in April 1936<\/strong> presided by Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/p>\n

What are Ambedkar ideas about fraternity?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fraternity means a sense of common brotherhood<\/strong> of all Indians. It is the principle which gives unity and solidarity to social life<\/strong>. It is a difficult thing to achieve.<\/p>\n

Without fraternity, equality and liberty will not be very useful. Fraternity has been most forgotten in our Constitution and in our electoral process.<\/p>\n

The idea of fraternity is closely linked to that of social solidarity, <\/strong>which is impossible to accomplish without public empathy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are the duties in the Indian constitution that emanates from the principle of fraternity?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The text of the Constitution explains the implication of other principles and the duties arising<\/strong> from them. But it is not the case with fraternity.<\/p>\n

Article 51A evaded it except by Article 51A(e)<\/strong>. This article refers to the duty of every citizen to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood <\/strong>amongst all the people of India.<\/p>\n

As per Sir Ernest Barker, a distinction has to be made between the psychological fact of common emotion and the political principle of fraternity. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Fraternity is a dubious word<\/strong>. It may be used to denote both emotion and principle<\/strong>. But it is perhaps generally used to denote emotion rather than principle.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are Ambedkar’s ideas about working for democracy in India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Democracy is prone to change form and purpose<\/strong>. Its purpose in our times is the welfare of the people<\/strong>. It is a method of government by discussion<\/strong>. It brings revolutionary changes<\/strong> to the economic and social life of people without bloodshed.<\/p>\n

Following are some of the requirements to maintain it:<\/p>\n