Bhim Singh's Bill: BJP MP Revives 'Secular,' 'Socialist' Preamble Fight

• BJP MP Bhim Singh introduced a Private Member’s Bill to remove "secular" and "socialist" from the Preamble.
• The MP argues these terms were inserted "undemocratically" during the Emergency via the 42nd Amendment.
• Legal experts contend the terms are part of the Constitution's Basic Structure, affirmed by the Supreme Court.
• Any attempt to remove the words would face rigorous judicial scrutiny under the Basic Structure doctrine.
• The bill, though unlikely to pass, reignites debate on India's core ideological identity and the legacy of the Emergency.

Why It Matters: This bill challenges India's constitutional identity and core values.