Constitutional Morality refers to the standards of morality that are rooted in and derived from the principles and ethos of the constitution. For example: equality, justice, secularism and so on.
Upholding constitutional morality is a sine qua non and can be done by:
1. At the level of our families, socialising children to practice gender equality, respecting all genders equally.
2. In our society, constitutional morality is upheld by practicing secular principles and non-discrimination against any religious or cultural community.
3. In organisations, maintaining standards of integrity, transparency and accountability to shareholders can ensure upholding the principles of constitutional morality. For example, transparent accounting standards, CSR activities under Section 135 of Companies Act.
4. At the national level, governments must be consistently committed to the cause of the Antyodaya in the spirit of Gandhiji’s Talisman. This can ensure justice, equality and true liberty. Ex through PDS, National Policy for older persona, Atal Pension Yojana and so on.
5. In our relations with foreign countries, commitment to principles of Panchsheel, like non-interference etc. also amounts to upholding constitutional morality.
In essence Constitutional morality is upheld when individuals, organisations, society and the nation live by the spirit of Fundamental duties enshrined in Article 51A. The Justice Verma Committee recommends integrating fundamental duties with school curriculum, while Constitutional classes held by the Delhi government are also a step in the right direction in enabling awareness and commitment to Constitutional morality.
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