Question

how is Indian secularism different from western secularism​

Answer 1

Answer:

Secularism in India: 1. In India secularism does not mean separation of religion from state. Instead, secularism in India means a state that is neutral to all religious groups. 2. India does not have an official state religion. 3. The 7th schedule of Indian constitution places religious institutions, charities and trusts into Concurrent List, which means that both the central government of India, and various state governments in India can make their own laws about religious institutions, charities and trusts.

western secularism

2. The Western secularism means total non- interference of state and religion in the functioning of each other. The state is allowed to curtail the rights of citizens, if the religion is causing hindrance in the functioning of state. 3. On the other hand, in India the concept is not restricted to the question of how the religious groups are to be treated. Instead, the essence of secularism lies in forging a positive relation between the state and religion in the social and cultural realm.

Answer 2

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In practice, unlike Western notions of secularism, India's secularism does not separate religion and state. The Indian Constitution has allowed extensive interference of the state in religious affairs. India does partially separate religion and state. Critics claim the Indian form of secularism as "pseudo-secularism".