Definition

Secularism is the anti of Communalism. Our country is a secular state.

  • There is no official religion for the Indian state
    • Unlike Pakistan (Islam), Sri Lanka (Buddhism), England (Christianity)
  • The constitution permits anyone and everyone to practice, proclaim and propagate any religion, or not to follow any
  • The constitution does not permit any discrimination on the basis of religion.
  • The constitution makes sure to establish equality among the religious groups by allowing the state to intervene.
    • For example, banning of Untouchability.

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What is secularism and how does it play a role in making our India better? ? Secularism is the anti of Communalism. Our country is a secular state.

  • There is no official religion for the Indian state
    • Unlike Pakistan (Islam), Sri Lanka (Buddhism), England (Christianity)
  • The constitution permits anyone and everyone to practice, proclaim and propagate any religion, or not to follow any
  • The constitution does not permit any discrimination on the basis of religion.
  • The constitution makes sure to establish equality among the religious groups by allowing the state to intervene.
    • For example, banning of Untouchability.