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International Journal of Political Science

Volume  7, Issue 1, January – June 2021, Pages 17-21
 

Review Article

Criticism of Indian Secularism Right or Unfair: An Analytical Study

Kapil Khare

Ex Guest Faculty, Department of Political Science, Government College Bichhua, Madhya Pradesh, 480111, India.

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DOI: http:// dx.doi.Org/10.21088/ IJOPS.2454.9371.7121.2

Abstract

The Constitution of India derives its secular character from the collective reading of several of its provisions, particularly the various fundamental rights it guarantees, the secular character of the Indian state is maintained for the reason that it is neither a theocratic nor does it accept any religion as the state religion, it has adopted a very sophisticated policy to achieve religious equality, due to this policy, he can also secede from the religion in the American style or can also make a relationship with it if need be. It is noteworthy that the Indian state can also create prohibitive relations with religion to oppose religious persecution, this is also reflected in actions like ban on untouchability, triple talaq, entry of women in Sabarimala temple. Some critics argue drat secularism is anti-secular, but Indian secularism is not anti-secular, in this, due respect has been given to all religions, it is noteworthy that while secularism opposes institutionalized religious supremacy, it is not synonymous with being anti-religious. Since secularism is an integral part of the basic structure of the Constitution, the governments should ensure its protection. In the case of S R Bonunai vs Republic of India in1994, theSupreme Court ruled that if religion was not separated from politics, then the religion of the ruling party would become the religion of the country, therefore, there is a need for political parties to implement this decision of the Supreme Court, the Uniform Civil Code that challenges secularism needs to be enforced firmly. Religion in any secular state is a purely individual matter. Therefore, public representatives should avoid using it as a vote bank. Keywords: Secularism; Right; Unfair.


Corresponding Author : Kapil Khare, Ex Guest Faculty, Department of Political Science, Government College Bichhua, Madhya Pradesh, 480111, India.