Question

ELUCIDATE THE IMPORTANCE OF SECULARISM. ​

Answer 1

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This can refer to reducing ties between a government and a state religion, replacing laws based on scripture (such as Halakha, and Sharia law) with civil laws, and eliminating discrimination on the basis of religion. This is said to add to democracy by protecting the rights of religious minorities.

Answer 2

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Features of Indian secularism are :

• Equal respect and recognition for all religions by the state.
• No discrimination by the state on the basis of religion. Non-interference in the functioning of any religion by the state.
• No official religion in India.
• An individual has the right to practice, propagate and profess any religion.