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Mansi SinghAIR 126

Question 19Discuss India's approach to secularism - both inter-religious and intra-religious dominationGS2GS1

India's approach to secularism does not merely challenge inter-religious domination but intra-religious domination as well. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

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5promotes Tolerance: Ganga-Jamuna Tehjeeb
6Reduce communal Berjudg by giving equal treatment.

Intra-religious dominations:

1Removes Caste-based religious values. eg: Temple open for all castes.
2Removes gender-destriminations eg: Sabrimala Case.
3Right to equality for all. [eg Criminalisation of Triple Talaq case]
4prevents discrimination eg: Converted and non-converted Christian conflicts.
5NO discrimination in religious bodies.

Promotion of Uniform Civil Code.

6Reduce ethnic conflict.

Issue in secularism:

1Communal Tension eg: Akola incidents
2Reduction in tolerance
3Social media echo-chamber promotes stiffness in attitude
4Majority culture forced on minorities (year of minority).

Therefore, to promote Secularism in true sense recommendation of Rangonath Misra Commission should be guiding conductor.

5Promotion of Uniform Civil Code.
6Reduce ethnic conflict.

Issue in secularism:

1Communal Tension eg: Akola incidents
2Reduction in tolerance
3Social media echo-chamber promotes stiffness in attitude
4Majority culture forced on minorities (year of minority).

Therefore, to promote Secularism in true sense recommendation of Rangonath Misra Commission should be guiding conductor.

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Conclusion

Therefore, to promote Secularism in true sense recommendation of Rangonath Misra Commission should be guiding conductor.

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  • Comprehensive approach to intra-religious challenges
  • Specific case references strengthen argument
  • Acknowledges contemporary issues
  • Proposes institutional solution

Topper

Mansi Singh

AIR 126

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Secularism in India

Intra-religious domination and challenges

Caste, gender, and religious discrimination

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186

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