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FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS:: THE THE
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BACKBONE OF THE NATION
BACKBONE OF THE NATION

"R
"Rights that do not flow from duty well performed are not worth having" ights that do not flow from duty well performed are not worth having"
—Mahatma Gandhi
—Mahatma Gandhi

Fundamental rights are rights that are important for the moral and intellectual development
of all people. These are required for the all-round development of individuals, hence called
fundamental rights. In the post-Independence era, India laid down some very essential
fundamental rights. These rights are guaranteed by the law to every citizen of India. It is so

that no one can be deprived of his/her rights.

Story Corner

Once upon a time a girl named Rima lived in Bangalore. She was a lively child who loved playing,
studying, writing short stories, dancing, and singing. She was a bright student of the Indian
International School.

One day her father had some work in their

native village. Rima was pleased to hear
the news. So she convinced her father to
let her accompany him on the trip. It was
just a matter of two days, so her father

agreed. She packed her luggage and was
very excited to visit their village.

When she reached there she saw
temporary houses made of mud and
clay. She felt the quietness of village life.

There were areas full of greenery where
one could breathe in fresh air. Cattle were
moving about and farmers were working in the fields. Children were playing and enjoying

themselves. Then she saw some boys going to a village school and girls going to farms with
sharp knives. It was weird to her. She thought, “Why are the girls not going to school?”
She followed one girl named Bindra to the farm. Rima asked her, “Why are you not going
to school?” Bindra said, “I never went to school. My brother goes to school and I help my

parents on the farm.” Her answer really shocked Rima.

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