Question

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"Ghar Wapsi Programme"

In perhaps the biggest 'Ghar Wapsi' exercise in the state, about 150 tribal's were converted at a village in Birbhum district. According to locals, 98% of the residents of the village, close to the Jharkhand border, were Christians and all of them were converted."' Almost 15 to 20 years ago, our forefathers converted to Christianity. Now, we have converted back to Hinduism," said Bani Murmu , a tribal from Birbhum district.

a) What aspect of the Indian Constitution does the above passage relate to?

b) Though state and religion are separate in India yet the state can intervene. Explain this with an example.

c) Explain in detail the Fundamental right that guaranteed the tribal community the freedom to convert their religion?

d) How would you differentiate India's approach to religious freedom from Afghanistan? (Any one difference each)​

Answer 1

Answer:

may be

Explanation:

c...

Articles 25 to 28 in the Constitution of India provide the right to freedom of religion. It imparts freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion. It gives freedom to manage religious affairs. It sets freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion.

of the Constitution says “all persons,” not just Indian citizens, are equally entitled to the freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practise and propagate religion freely.