What was the Objectives Resolution?

“The Objectives Resolution, 1946” was introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru in the very first session of the Constitution Assembly. Basically, these resolutions were the aspirations of people who were making the Constitution.

It can be considered as the preamble of the vast dream, which the constitution makers sought to achieve after the independence in the form of a new India. And these resolutions were framed as the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.

These resolutions were moved on 13th December by Jawaharlal Nehru. Further, these resolutions were adopted on 22nd January, 1947 by the assembly.



Main points of the Objectives Resolution

India is an independent, sovereign, republic;

India shall be a Union of erstwhile British Indian territories, Indian States, and other parts outside British India and Indian States as are willing to be a part of the Union;

Territories forming the Union shall be autonomous units and exercise all powers and functions of the Government and administration, except those assigned to or vested in the Union;

All powers and authority of sovereign and independent India and its constitution shall flow from the people;

All people of India shall be guaranteed and secured social, economic and political justice; equality of status and opportunities and equality before law; and fundamental freedoms of speech, expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action subject to law and public morality:

The minorities, backward and tribal areas, depressed and other backward classes shall be provided adequate safeguards:

The territorial integrity of the Republic and its sovereign rights on land, sea and air shall be maintained according to justice and law of civilized nations;

The land would make full and willing contribution to the promotion of world peace and welfare of mankind.