Question

Brief explanation of:

Indian Secularism

Answer 1

Answer:

The Indian constitution mandates that the Indian state be secular . According to the constitution, only a secular state can realise its ensure.

Answer 2

Answer  The term ‘secularism’ is akin to the Vedic concept of ‘Dharma nirapekshata’ i.e. the indifference of state to religion.

This model of secularism is adopted by western societies where the government is totally separate from religion

Explanation:

There is a clear incorporation of all the basic principles of secularism into various provisions of constitution.

The term ‘Secular’ was added to the preamble by the forty-second constitution Amendment Act of 1976, (India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic).

It emphasise the fact that constitutionally, India is a secular country which has no State religion. And that the state shall recognise and accept all religions, not favour or patronize any particular religion.

While Article 14 grants equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to all, Article 15 enlarges the concept of secularism to the widest possible extent by prohibiting discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.    a pluralistic society, the best approach to nurture secularism is to expand religious freedom rather than strictly practicing state neutrality.

It is incumbent on us to ensure value-education that makes the younger generation understands and appreciates not only its own religious traditions but also those of the other religions in the country.

There is also a need to identify a common framework or a shared set of values which allows the diverse groups to live together.

The prerequisites to implement the social reform initiative like Uniform Civil Code are to create a conducive environment and forging socio-political consensus.    sry not cmpelte anwer i am upsc apirant but tmhara liya bus aitna pdha lo