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Then she told Bindra that according to the constitution
of India, “Free and compulsory education for the
age group of 6-14 years is the Fundamental Right
of all children.” She continued, “You should go to

school, and afterwards you can help your parents.
Also, every citizen of India is treated as equal, and
there is no difference between boys and girls.

Governments have created equal opportunities for
everyone. So we should follow them.”

These words touched Bindra because she also wanted to study like her brother. So she
promised that henceforth she would also go to school to fulfill her dreams and be the

strength of her parents. She also promised Rima that she would inspire other girls who
were not going to school to get an education. That would give them an identity and help
them make right decisions.

If you were in Rima’s place how would you have handled Bindra’s problem?
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Reflection Centre

Fundamental rights are the basic human rights enshrined in the Constitution of India

which are guaranteed to all citizens. They are applied without discrimination on the basis
of race, religion, gender, etc. Significantly, fundamental rights are enforceable by the courts,
subject to certain conditions. They are very important because they are like the backbone
of a country and essential for safeguarding the people’s interests.

List of Fundamental Rights

There are six fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution along with the constitutional
articles related to them:

1. Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)

This right states that all citizens are the same under the law. This means that men and
women are equal no matter what religion or caste they belong to.

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