The Indian Constitution: Navigating Challenges in the 21st Century

Kanchankumar Tejram Shewale

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.21602

The Indian Constitution: Navigating Challenges in the 21st Century

Author(s)	Kanchankumar Tejram Shewale
Country	India
Abstract	India's Constitution is the fundamental supreme documents that oversees the world's biggest democracy. The core tenets of the constitution are equality, liberty, fraternity, and justice, which were the goals and inspirations of the constitutional makers. This paper explores the multifaceted challenges confronting the Indian Constitution in the modern era. India's founding fathers aimed to establish social democracy as a way of life rather than just a political one. The persistence of social and economic inequalities raises concerns about achieving true equality. The fundamental foundation of Indian democracy is under jeopardy as the influence of money and muscle power coupled with corrupt practices, not just during the electoral process but also in general practices publically and privately, further erodes the democratic values envisioned by the Constitution. The paper delves into the limitations of the Directive Principles of State Policy Though crucial for governance, their non-enforceability hinders progress towards a more developed nation. The vast socio-economic disparities persist, highlighting the need for stronger mechanisms to bridge the gap between rich and poor. This work explores the potential transformative impact of elevating these principles to fundamental rights, arguing it could propel India towards developed nation status. Another challenge is the potential overshadowing of constitutional principles by religious considerations. This can lead to a preference for orthodoxy over critical thinking, hindering social progress. The biggest challenge to Constitution is that, a leader may be great, but People shouldn't surrender to his greatness to the point where it makes them a slave and overshadow all the democratic institutions. The study highlights the necessity of Constitutionalism which ensures the dignified life of individuals in the society in order to promote a more just and equitable society for all, a stronger commitment to implementing the Constitution's core values is essential.
Keywords	Indian Constitution, Democracy, Socio-economic Disparities, Directive Principles of State Policy, Constitutional Challenges.
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024
Published On	2024-05-29
Cite This	The Indian Constitution: Navigating Challenges in the 21st Century - Kanchankumar Tejram Shewale - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.21602
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.21602
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gtw6qk

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