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How Indian secularism is different from USA or France?
The French model of secularism separates the state from religion. The state does not support religious activities but also not interfere in private religious practices. India secularism is more inclusive and positive. It supports all religion and culture.
Why did India adopt secularism?
After Independence, governments implemented secularism mostly by refusing to recognise the religious pasts of Indian nationalism, whether Hindu or Muslim, and at the same time (inconsistently) by retaining Muslim ‘personal law’ .
How Indian secularism is different from other countries secularism?
The biggest difference in Indian secularism and its forms in other democatic countries is that in most of the democratic countries secularism is conceived as an idea, aimed to promote equity among the religions with state not interfering in the matters of religion, while in India, despite its constitutional …
What is French model of secularism?
Introduction. “France is an indivisible, secular, democratic and social Republic, guaranteeing that all citizens regardless of their origin, race or religion are treated as equals before the law and respecting all religious beliefs” states the Constitution of 1958.
How is secularism in India different from?
Indian concept of secularism is different from the Western concept of secularism. In the West it is conceived as separation of state and religion. Although in India secularism is not separate from religion. Rather state see all religion as equal.
What can France learn from Indian secularism Upsc?
Learning from the Indian Constitution: 1) Commitment to secularism that state is not aligned with any one religion. 2) Respecting religiosity through making space for a plurality of religious observances and cultural practices. 3) Accommodation of religious differences.