








CORRECTION: The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not originally part of the Indian constitution. They were added by Indira Gandhi's government in 1976 through the 42nd Amendment. The error is regretted.
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CORRECTION: The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not originally part of the Indian constitution. They were added by Indira Gandhi's government in 1976 through the 42nd Amendment. The error is regretted.