Learn about the meaning , history, and constitutional status of secularism in India. Compare and contrast Indian secularism with Western secularism and explore the threats and challenges to secularism . A modern definition , provided by scholar Jean Baubérot, sees secularism made up of three parts: separation of religious institutions from the institutions of the state and no domination of the political sphere by religious institutions; freedom of thought, conscience, and religion for all; and no state discrimination against anyone on grounds ... Secularism in India refers to the principle of maintaining religious neutrality by the state while ensuring equal treatment of all religions. Its significance lies in fostering unity, preserving the nation’s diverse cultural fabric, and safeguarding democratic principles in a multi-religious society. This article aims to study in detail the concept, historical roots, constitutional provisions, and challenges associated with secularism in India. Secularism is a worldview or political principle that separates religion from other realms of human existence, often putting greater emphasis on nonreligious aspects of human life and government. It can be a political model that separates church and state or a philosophical outlook opposed to religion. The term is closely related to and often confused with the terms ‘ secular ’ (referring to the realm of human affairs outside religion) and ‘secularization’ (referring to the proposed ...
