Secularism is separation
of religion from the State. It implies that state should not favour the followers
of any particular religion or discriminate against any followers of any particular
religion
Secularism
does not mean negation of religion; does not mean banning of religion from
social or public life.
Secularism
means not merely tolerating other religions but showing equal respect to all
religions and their followers. (“Sarva dharma samabhava”) which allows all
Indian citizens to follow or not follow a religion of their choice.
The 42nd
Amendment to Constitution inserted the word ”Secular” in the preamble to the Constitution in 1976. It
is thus part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.
The Indian Constitution
promotes secularism in the following ways:
- State to observe neutrality and impartiality towards all
religions.
- There shall be no state
religion in India
- No religious instruction will be
provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of state funds.
- Every person is guaranteed freedom of
conscience and freedom to profess,
practice and propagate his/ her own religion, subject to restrictions
imposed by the state in the interest of public order, morality and health.
- State shall not discriminate against any citizen in any matter, particularly in
the matter of employment on the ground of religion
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