THE PEEPAL TREE

  Article 3 of the Indian Constitution gives the Parliament the power to make changes related to the internal structure of states, such as altering boundaries, renaming states, or creating new ones. Let’s see what Article 3 states: Article 3 Parliament may by law— (a) form a new State by separation of territory from any State or by uniting two or more States or parts of States or by uniting any territory to a part of any State; (b) increase the area of any State ; (c) diminish the area of any State ; (d) alter the boundaries of any State ; (e) alter the name of any State . Explanation of Article 3 A. Under this, the Parliament has the power to create a new state by separating a territory from any existing state, or by uniting two or more states or parts of states, or by merging any territory into a part of any state. B. The area of any state can be increased by adding additional land. This power lies with the Parliament. C. The area of any state can be reduced or r...

Article 2 of the Indian Constitution Gives the Parliament of the country the authority, with certain terms and conditions, to create a new state from the existing states or to admit any new state that was not previously a part of India into the Union. Article 2: "Parliament may by law admit into the Union, or establish, new States on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit." Explanation of Article 2 Article 2 grants two important powers to the Indian Parliament : The Parliament, without any prior permission from the President, has the authority to admit an already existing state or to establish a new state. Admission of an Existing State For example, Sikkim was not originally a part of India. Later, sensing a threat from China, it temporarily merged with India, and in the same year, 1975, it became an integral part of the country. Establishment of a New State If there is a region that does not already exist as a state, and circumstances demand that it should n...

The First Schedule of the Indian Constitution is connected in some way with Article 1 and Article 4 . It is divided into two parts: the first part lists all the States, and the second part lists all the Union Territories . PART 1: States Andhra Pradesh – Amaravati Formed under the Andhra State Act 1953, reorganized under the States Reorganization Act 1956 , and again reorganized under the States Reorganization Act 2014. It is a southern state of India. Arunachal Pradesh – Itanagar Defined and granted statehood under the North Eastern Areas Reorganization Act 1971. Assam – Dispur Reorganized under the Acts of 1951, 1962, and finally the North Eastern Areas Reorganization Act 1971. Bihar – Patna Reorganized under the Bihar Reorganization Act in the year 2000. Chhattisgarh – Raipur Formed under the Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act 2000, separating it from Madhya Pradesh. Goa – Panaji Constituted under the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganization Act 1987. Guj...

Article 1 – Name and territory of the Union India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. The States and the territories thereof shall be as specified in the First Schedule. The territory of India shall comprise – (a) the territories of the States; (b) the Union territories specified in the First Schedule ; and (c) such other territories as may be acquired. Explanation of Article 1 Clause 1: India, that is Bharat ‘India, that is Bharat ’ shall remain a Union of States . In other words, for the entire world, the name of the country is India, and India is also Bharat — or we can say that constitutionally, both names “India” and “Bharat” are recognized for the country. It shall remain a Union of States — these states cannot separate from the country. This group of states has not been created like a federal agreement (as in the USA ); rather, all the states together make up India. States have no right to separate from the Union. Clause 2: States and Territories The First S...

Definition of Constitution For any country, its constitution is of the highest importance. It is greater than anything else—greater than any religion, greater than any ideology. If we talk about the definition of a constitution, it is a structure of rules, laws, and ethics that apply to a country. It is based on these rules and laws that every citizen of a nation is granted the right to live their life. The constitution is above any ideology. Whether a country’s constitution is good or bad is a separate issue, but how the country’s government and its people function depends largely on the constitution. Indian Constitution The Constitution of India is the largest written constitution in the world . India is also known as the world’s largest democracy . The Indian Constitution is considered both rigid and flexible , and it is regarded as highly practical . Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is recognized as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 ...

National Parties 1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) The Bharatiya Janata Party is India’s largest political party and is currently in power. It is primarily dominant in the northern, central, and western regions of India, especially in Hindi-speaking states. The party follows a right-wing ideology and is often seen as the largest proponent of Hindutva . Its core principles include economic liberalization and nationalism. Since 2014, it has emerged as the dominant ruling party of the country. It was founded in 1980 by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani . Currently, Narendra Modi serves as India’s Prime Minister from this party. 2. Indian National Congress (INC) The Indian National Congress is considered the oldest political party in India. It has historically had influence across almost every state. The party primarily follows a left-wing ideology, advocating for social liberalism and secularism. After India’s independence and until 2014, it was the...

India Has Progressed, But At What Cost? India has come a long way since independence and continues to grow at a remarkable pace. Despite various obstacles and pretentiousness, we chose progress, we chose science — while many other countries lagged behind. However, in this pursuit of continuous development, there are numerous issues that continue to weaken us from within. We often proclaim that India will become a Vishwaguru (world teacher), but the real question is — why do we want to become a Vishwaguru? And why does it feel like India is running this race alone? Of course, everyone has their own way of claiming greatness. But to develop meaningfully, a clear and collective vision is necessary. Yes, India has certainly made strides in development. But has it developed in the way it truly should have? The reality is — a significant gap still exists in India’s modernization. It often seems like we aspire to progress, but we are not serious about it. What is the Gap in Modern...