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The Preamble's vision of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity supports 'transformative constitutionalism', which means:
- Constitution only limits state power without social change mandate
- Constitution is a tool for social transformation to achieve substantive equality and dignity
- Constitutional amendments require unanimous consent
- Judiciary cannot interpret Constitution dynamically
Answer: Constitution is a tool for social transformation to achieve substantive equality and dignity
Transformative constitutionalism (Preamble foundation): (a) Constitution not just negative liberty (restraining state) but positive mandate to transform society, (b) Mechanisms: (i) Fundamental Rights protect marginalized groups, (ii) Directive Principles guide welfare policies, (iii) Judicial interpretation advances social justice (e.g., Vishaka guidelines, Navtej Singh Johar), (c) Preamble values: Justice (social/economic/political), Liberty (with responsibility), Equality (substantive), Fraternity (dignity + unity) provide normative framework for transformation. Distinguishes Indian constitutionalism from classical liberal models.