Question

How does secularism help prevent discrimination of minority communities?

Answer 1

Answer:

According to R.A. Jahagirdar, in the Indian context, secularism has been interpreted as the equal treatment of all religions. In particular, the most significant impact of religion in everyday life of an Indian citizen is in matters of civil law – marriage, divorce, inheritance and others.

Answer 2

It is argued that the implementation of affirmative policies for religious minorities favours one community over another.