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Secularism in the Preamble and the 42nd Constitutional Amendment

The Constitution was adopted in 1949 and commenced in 1950; the 42nd Amendment added 'Secular' to the Preamble in 1976.

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The Constitution was adopted in 1949 and commenced in 1950; the 42nd Amendment added 'Secular' to the Preamble in 1976.

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அரசியலமைப்பு 1949இல் ஏற்கப்பட்டு 1950இல் நடைமுறைக்கு வந்தது; 1976இல் 42வது திருத்தம் முகவுரையில் 'சமயச்சார்பற்ற' என்பதைச் சேர்த்தது.

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