With reference to the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. The Right to Constitutional Remedies provides a mechanism to make other fundamental rights enforceable and effective.
2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar referred to the Right to Constitutional Remedies as the 'soul and heart' of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both statements are correct. The Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) allows individuals to petition the Supreme Court or High Courts to protect and enforce their fundamental rights against any infringement, making other rights truly functional. Recognizing its supreme importance, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described Article 32 as the 'heart and soul' of the Indian Constitution.

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