“India is a Sovereign, Democratic, Republic”. Justify the statement.

India as a Sovereign State:
 India has attained a full status of independent statehood.
 India is no longer under subjugation of any foreign power.
 India is free to conduct her internal and external affairs as she deems desirable.
India as a Democratic State: The ultimate source of political and constitutional authority in India is vested with the people.
 Elections are held on regular intervals on the basis of adult franchise.
 Equality is the basic principle of a democratic form of government.
 Citizens of India enjoy the justifiable fundamental rights.
 Rule of Law is an essential feature of Indian Democratic State.
India as a Republic:
 The head of the state is the President of India.
 He is elected by the electoral college of parliament and state assemblies after every five years.