Question

Indian secularism focuses on more than the religion-state separation. Explain.

Answer 1

• Indian secularism does not focus on the religion-state separation alone; it is also concerned with maintaining harmony between different religions and reforming religious practices to protect the social and civil rights of its citizens.

• Indian secularism allows every religion to flourish and develop.

• The Indian state allows the promotion of all religions and treats each of them equally.

• Therefore state does not interfere in religious matters but it checks the influence of religion in public life.