The Concept Of Secularism In The Indian Constitution Vis-À-Vis Present Scenario: A Critical Study

Mrs Archita Tiwari, RDVV

Introduction

India is famous for its diverse culture and rich heritage and there is no doubt that today every citizen is known for its culture. But a typical issue is the freedom of religion and to show the feelings towards religious sentiments. We often talk about the religious freedom but we never think about the problem of favouring and disfavouring once religion. India is not only consisting of citizens and cultures but also having the people who are actually doing a great business besides the curtain of secularism I believe they are the great politicians of India.

After Independence, the Indian Constitution has worked to maintain national unity and social tolerance by keeping together this pluralistic society. The constitution embraces secularism with religious freedom. In personal life, people will have religious freedom but religion cannot be used in public life. The concept of such a positive secularism is accepted.

Therefore, the integrity of Indian society remains as it is. Secularism means that the state does not give shelter to any particular religion. Religion means accepting personal matters and allowing them to behave according to their religion. In the British Encyclopaedia, secularism is defined as non-spiritual. Secularism is not an atheism but has the same faith in all religions and there will be no particular religion of the state. Also, political system will not be governed by religion. Citizens of different faiths may be living in the states. Every citizen can live life freely according to his or her religion. This is the meaning of secularism. In the Indian tradition, secularism can be defined in the following three ideologies.