Topic > Secularism and Future of Indian Secularism in India

Indian secularism has occurred as a nexus of community, caste, nationalism and communalism, liberalism and democracy. It does not have universal meaning. Secularism cannot be thought of as a Western concept of separation of the State from religion, as in the case of the Church. But in a different religion and tradition like our nation, this would never have been possible. Here religion is a lifestyle, a code of conduct, a social identity and even linked to one's individuality. The coexistence of different faiths and religious beliefs in society; freedom for every faith to grow, prosper and maintain its values; and at the same time cultivating equal respect and tolerance for all religions is the true nature of secularism. It originates from Western worldviews. Secularism in India is an imported concept that was first introduced as an aspect of colonial rule and was later enthusiastically embraced by modernizing elites in their attempt to exert power over non-modern cultures and groups. It is a form applied generally to the separation of politics or state administration from religious matters, and "secular education" is a system of education from which religious teaching is definitively excluded. Secularism, which in the West was a protest movement, was a by-product of the Chartist movement. It reveals the influence of positivism and utilitarianism. The career of secularism in India represents the mission and its war against the ancient faiths that the postcolonial nation-state has internalized. INTRODUCTION: According to the constitution of India, India was a secular state. But India's secularism has been questioned by the world now. Through the violation of the principle of the "separation wall" between state and religion... middle of paper... the municipal forces have won several times, the broader battle is still in favor of secularism. The fact that India has managed not to have a state religion and not allow itself to be divided by separatist groups is a sign of the success of secularism. While much needs to be done to extinguish the sparks of communalism that threaten to burn the nation, the resilience of our people and the unity of our country in the face of communal division, assure us that all is not lost and that the ideal that is the Preamble talks about is still alive. The only way secularism can stage a political comeback is to ensure middle class dominance in Indian politics. This may not work in the short run, but it will definitely work in the long run. But we cannot predict the future regarding the implications it may have. We therefore hope that India justifies itself as a complete “secular state” under the Constitution.