Question

Information on right to freedom of religion

Answer 1

Freedom of religion in India is a fundamental right guaranteed by Article 25-28 of the Constitution of India.[1] Modern India came into existence in 1947 and the Indian constitution's preamble was amended in 1976 to state that India is a secular state.[2] Every citizen of India has a right to practice and promote their religion peacefully. However, there have been some incidents of religious intolerance that resulted in riots and violence, notably, the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, 2002 Gujarat riots, the 2008 Anti-Christian riots and the Ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Hindus. Some perpetrators of the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots in Delhi have not been brought to justice despite widespread condemnation.

Answer 2

There is no official religion for India. India does not promote any religion . But religious freedom is ensured by the Constitution.

Right to freedom of religion ensures the following.

Right to profess , practice and propagate any religion.

Freedom to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes.

Right against taxation for promoting a particular religion.

At the same time , religious instructions in any educational institution wholly maintained by the state or receiving aid from the state is prohibited.

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