Question

Discuss the legacy of secularism, which we inherited from the national movement.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Secularism means equal respect for all religions and sects, and tolerance. Discrimination, overt and covert, on the grounds of religious belonging is discountenanced.

Explanation:

Secularism is a legacy even from ancient India, though the word is from the vocabulary of recent centuries. Emperor Ashoka, known for his extensive edicts carved on pillars and tablets, said, “other sects should be duly honored in every way on all occasions; they all deserve reverence for one reason or another.”