Madhav AgarwalAIR 16 · CSE 2024 · 217 wordsTheir whole copy
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Secularism in India denotes a doctrine that opposes both inter and intra religious domination.
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| Differences in | Indian Model | Western Model |
|---|---|---|
| Enforcement of separation | Principle distance approach (Porons wall) | Strict wall of Separation (eg: FRANCE) |
| Scope for Reform by state | Present here eg: Untouchability, Triple Talak barred | Not allowed |
| State led welfare of religion | Allowed but for ALL religions EQUALLY | Role of State in religion is not accepted. |
| Nature of society | Heterogenous & diverse | Homogenous Society |
Indian Model susceptible to minority appeasement :
| YES | NO |
|---|---|
| (i) Safeguarding the minority oppreses the majority | (i) State plays a positive role in all religions |
| (eg: Reversal of Shah Bano case) | (ii) Miorities have extra rights from the constitution itself |
| (ii) Pratap Bhanu Mehta said Indian secularism puts all religions in discomfort | (eg: Article 29, 30, Linguistic officer) |
| (iii) Balanced role played | |
| (eg: Gazetted holidays have all religious coverage |
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Indian secularism is unique and guided by philosophy of "Sarva Dharma Sadbhava" - and Gandhian belief that "soul of all religion is one"
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