Context: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna clarified that socialism in India reflects the idea of a welfare state ensuring equality of opportunity, rather than imposing a rigid or dictatorial framework.
Key Quotes and Statements by CJI:
- “Socialism in India means a welfare state that provides equality of opportunity for all, not a dictatorial dogma.”
- “Socialism has never prevented the private sector from thriving; we have all benefited from it.”
- “The idea of socialism runs through many Articles of the Constitution.”
- “Socialism and secularism are integral parts of the Basic Structure of the Constitution.”
