Constitutional mechanisms
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- Provisions for Geographical Unity: The spirit of the Constitution is that India is an “indestructible Union of the Destructible states”. Promoting ‘unity and integrity of the nation’ is one of the objectives stated in the preamble.
- Provisions for ethnic and Cultural Unity: Article 29 of the constitution mandates the state to protect the distinguished culture and traditions of various ethnic groups.
- Provision for religious Unity: The constitution of India defines it as a secular country. As per Article 25 of the constitution, the people are allowed to preach and propagate any religion. Further, under Article 15, the state is directed to ensure that there shall be no discrimination on the ground of religion with any person.
- Provision for unity in diverse languages: The constitution of India doesn’t impose any single language as a national language. Schedule 8 of the constitution recognizes 22 languages of our country.
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