BEING INDIAN: THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS NATIONALITY

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RIGHTS! RIGHTS! RIGHTS! , We all have heard people shouting and advocating for their rights. Right to information, Right to expression etc.  But does anyone do the same for the duties? Indeed India is a county with diversity in religion, culture and believes and is progressing toward development day by day.  But along with the development India is encountering different social and political problems from corruptions to the crimes.  But as a Responsible Citizen of India did we ever tried to do a bit except for shouting at the Government and blaming it even for the minor matters? We proudly say that the constitution has provided us some fundamental rights but it is a matter of reality that very few among-st us even know about the fundamental duties that the same constitution has provided us.  

        The fundamental duties are the moral and constitutional duties or functions of each and every citizen of India.  So let us have a glimpse of these duties. Part IV-A Article 51A of the Constitution of India provides the following Fundamental Duties:-

(a)    To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; 

(b) To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; 

(c) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; 

(d) To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; 

(e) To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among-st all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;

(f) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; 

(g) To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures; 

(h) To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; 

(i) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence; 

(j) To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement. 

(k) Who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years. 

So, it is better to take an initiative towards the development of a nation rather than barely shouting on the system because remember we citizens are the one who are solely responsible for the development of this country and a country builds up on the pillars of the responsible citizens. It has been well quoted that “for a journey of thousand miles begins with one step”. If we all follow above-mentioned rules, regulations and laws then we will be one of the best loved nations in the world. For which we are and have been renowned for our hospitality since time immemorial.

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