The phrase “We, the people of India” in the Preamble of the Constituti

The phrase “We, the people of India” in the Preamble of the Constitution of India signifies

Socialist principles
Democratic principles
Secular principles
Sovereign power of the people
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
The correct answer is D) Sovereign power of the people.
The opening phrase “We, the people of India” in the Preamble signifies that the ultimate source of the Constitution’s authority is the people of India. It asserts the popular sovereignty, meaning the power rests with the citizens of India, and the Constitution is adopted and enacted by the people themselves, not by an external power or a monarch.
– The Preamble also declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
– While the phrase “We, the people of India” is foundational to the democratic principles (B), its primary significance is establishing the source of authority and thus the sovereignty of the people.
– Socialist (A) and Secular (C) principles are specific ideals mentioned later in the Preamble, not directly derived from the opening phrase about the source of authority.