History & Civics
What is known as the 'Objectives Resolution'? By whom was the Objectives Resolution proposed?
Answer
When the Constituent Assembly started the work of drafting the Constitution, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the 'Objectives Resolution' on December 13, 1946. The Resolution highlighted the objectives and laid down the national goals. The main points of the Objectives Resolution were:
- Free India will be nothing but a 'republic'.
- The ideals of social, political and economic democracy would be guaranteed to all people.
- The republic would grant Fundamental Rights to citizens.
- The state would safeguard the rights of minorities and backward classes.
The Objectives Resolution was proposed by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
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