Comparison between secularism of Saudi Arabia and India
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The following points may help you to draw comparisons:
a. Saudi Arabia does not guarantee right to freedom of religion to its citizens, it is a theocratic state that establishes Islam as its state religion. . India on the other hand guarantees right to freedom of religion and is a secular country,
b. Saudi Arabia has a monarchial regime.The king selects the legislature and the executive,India on the other hand, is a democratic country extending civil and political rights to all. The country is based on the system of representative democracy where people exercise their freedom of choice to vote.People elect their representatives who in turn make laws for them. Elected representatives are responsible and accountable to people.
c. Saudi Arabia is not a democratic country , it has not granted right to vote to women. There are a lot of restrictions imposed on a woman, India guarantees right and freedom to all. It extends liberties and rights to all irrespective of sex.
d. Saudi Arabia does not grant freedom to form groups, association, even freedom of press is curtailed. India on the other hand has recognised Right to freedom, as one of the fundamental rights which includes, freedom to form groups and associations, In India, freedom of speech and expression is also guaranteed.