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The
dictionary
meaning
of
the
word
'secularism'
is
skepticism
in
matters
of
religion.
But
we,
in
India,
use
the
work
in
a
broader
sense.
We
use
the
word
to
mean
impartiality
or
non-interference
by
the
Government
of
the
country
in
matters
of
religion.
Independent
India
is
one
of
the
largest
states
in
the
world
of
today
with
a
population
of
nearly
120
crores.
This
vast
population
is
made
up
of
people
professing
different
religions
like
Hinduism,
Islam,
Sikhism,
Jainism,
Christianity
etc.
and
practicing
different
religious
rites.
One
of
India's
guiding
principles
in
impartiality
in
religious
matters.
India
wants
her
citizens
to
cling
to
any
religion
they
like
without
any
government
interference.
And
this
noble
decision
of
the
Indian
Government
is
unequivocally
proclaimed
in
the
amended
Preamble
to
the
Constitution
of
our
country.
It
reads
as
follow:
"We,
the
people
of
India,
having
solemnly
resolved
to
constitute
India
into
a
Sovereign,
Socialist,
Secular,
Democratic,
Republic",
etc.
Importance
of
Secularism
in
India:
Secularism
and
Democracy
are
two
remarkable
achievements
of
independent
India.
These
two
achievements
have
stood
the
test
of
time
and
set
the
goal
of
the
nation
on
religious
and
political
fronts.
The
State,
remaining
free
from
religious
obligations,
can
take
a
tolerant
attitude
towards
every
religion
and
can
pursue
the
ideal
of
achieving
the
well-being
of
the
people,
irrespective
of
caste,
creed,
religion
etc.
Challenges
and
Threats
to
Secularism
in
India:
Secularism
is,
no
doubt,
an
ideal
principle.
But
in
practice
it
is
not
so
easy
to
follow.
The
vulnerable
point
in
India
is
the
deep
religious
sentiment
prevailing
among
its
different
religious
communities.
Both
Hindu
and
Muslim
fundamentalists
in
India
are
whipping
up
this
sentiment
of
the
staunch
adherents
of
these
religions,
most
of
whom
are
either
illiterate
or
semi-literate.
This
is
a
threat
to
the
Secular
principles
of
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