Importance of Secularism in India
Secularism is important for religious freedom and also for making a state neutral on the subject of religion. It is defined as a separation of religion from that of political, social, cultural as well as economic aspects of life.
- Secularism helps to ensure that religion is separated from the state.
- Democratic functioning of the country is possible with secularism.
- Freedom of an individual for embracing any religion, be it the faith to which they are born is ensured and safeguarded.
- Ensuring that the majority doesn’t dominate over the religious minorities as it could lead to misuse of state powers.
Secularism in India
Secularism refers to the separation of religion from the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of life, and religion to be treated as a personal matter.
Table of Content
- Secularism
- Features of Secularism in India
- Secularism in the Indian Constitution
- Importance of Secularism in India
- Secularism and Article 25 of the Constitution of India
- Threats to Secularism in India