What is the secularism?

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Secularism is the principle of the separation of government institutions and persons mandated to represent the state from religious institutions and religious dignitaries.
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In India, the term secularism implies that the state will not identify with any one religion but is tolerant of all religious practices. As Nehru declared in 1950, "the Government of a country like India with many religions that have secured great and devoted following for generations, can never function...
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In India, the term secularism implies that the state will not identify with any one religion but is tolerant of all religious practices. As Nehru declared in 1950, "the Government of a country like India with many religions that have secured great and devoted following for generations, can never function satisfactorily in the modem age except on a secular basis". And, for Nehru, the imperative of secularism was not only for detachment of religion in public life but progressive and modern outlook. It also meant that all the citizens enjoyed equal rights and statuses. read less
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We have to redefine in Indian context... Considering fractured society and ethnicity.
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We have to redefine in Indian context... Considering fractured society and ethnicity .
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We have to redefine in Indian context... Considering fractured society and ethnicity.
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We have to redefine in Indian context... Considering fractured society and ethnicity.
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In larger context the term is a western thought like even democracy... but in Indian diaspora we are rediscovering our self... We have to redefine in Indian context... Considering fractured society and ethnicity.
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The best proposition of secularism in our country's context is Nehruvian vision of 1950, as stated above by Mr Ajit also.... In larger context the term is a western thought like even democracy... but in Indian diaspora we are rediscovering our self... We have to redefine in Indian context... Considering...
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The best proposition of secularism in our country's context is Nehruvian vision of 1950, as stated above by Mr Ajit also.... In larger context the term is a western thought like even democracy... but in Indian diaspora we are rediscovering our self... We have to redefine in Indian context... Considering fractured society and ethnicity.? read less
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India is a secular country. hindus, muslims, chirstians etc... any one can live in this country and the government is involving in the religious affairs.
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Secularism is a western concept. According to western thinker, mutual exclusion of state and religion in order to protect values such as individual freedom and citizenship rights of individual.
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