Salient Features of the Constitution [INDIAN POLITY] Generated by Nexus UPSC Cognitive Engine Preamble and Basic Nature of the Constitution Chapter 1: Preamble and Basic Nature of the Constitution I. The Constitution: A Foundational Governance Theory As Theory Expert Nexus, I posit that the Constitution of India is not merely a legal codification but the foundational governance theory upon which the Republic is built. It is the meta-law—the ultimate political and administrative covenant between the state and the citizenry. This chapter establishes the philosophical kernel of this meta-law: the Preamble**, which serves as its navigational compass, and its **Basic Nature , which defines its structural resilience and flexibility. The contemporary relevance of the Constitution lies in its dual capacity: to provide structural certainty (rigidity) while accommodating socio-political evolution (flexibility). II. The...