How can Secularism be understood in its two forms?

Solution

(I) Secularism in the Indian Context:
India is a State recognizing all religions to be equal. It does not favour any one particular religion over the others. It opposes religious chauvinism i.e. implies equal respect for all religions. Example: - India as a secular state declares public holidays to mark the festival of all religions.
(II) Secularism in the western context:
It is the doctrine by which the state is kept strictly separate from religion. It means separation of 'Church and State' as we find in western societies. Example: - Great Britain

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