Socialism and the Indian Constitution

Description

Prabhat Patnaik’s ‘Socialism and the Indian Constitution’ provides a critical analysis of socialism’s constitutional foundations in India. The work explores how socialist principles were incorporated into the Indian Constitution and examines their practical implications for governance and development.

Patnaik, a renowned Marxist economist and political theorist, delves into the ideological tensions between socialist aspirations and constitutional frameworks. He discusses the historical context of India’s independence movement and the constitutional debates that shaped the nation’s foundational document.

The book addresses fundamental questions about economic justice, property rights, and the state’s role in ensuring welfare. It analyzes how constitutional provisions related to socialism have been interpreted and implemented over decades, and their relevance in contemporary India’s socio-political landscape.