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The Philosophy Of The Constitution

Question
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What is meant by the term, ‘Secular’? Is India a Secular State?

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Write a note on ‘Secular State’.

Solution

The term ‘secular’ means that the State has no religion of its own. The State is neither religious nor anti-religious. The State observes complete neutrality in religious matters. India is a Secular State. In the Indian Constitution from Articles 25 to 28, the right to Freedom of Religion has been granted to all the persons residing in India. Accordingly all the persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely progress, practise and propagate the religion of their choice.