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8. Fundamental Duties

A new Part, IV (A), following the Directive Principles of State Policy, was incorporated in the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 for Fundamental Duties. The purpose of incorporating the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution is to remind the people that while enjoying their right as citizens, they should also perform their duties, since rights and duties are correlated.