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Sanskriti TrivedyAIR 17· 2028

Question 19GS2GS1

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

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Introduction

Secularism is one of most prominent ideologies of modern state and such separatism of state from religion. It is result of European enlightenment post European Dark Age.

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Main Body

Indian Secularism - context principle (Ref 25-28): mah-staw, religion, signatories are mutually coexisive modern hut western imitation

Secularism - challenge intra domination:

1Aims to establish equality of religions and no state religion to impact the policies.
2Civic space for each religion to grow as people are allowed to propagate and profess as per article 25
3Against communalism and violence where are legacies of British rule. Civic space for practice
4Protection of minorities to ensure that 197. religions minorities also develop (census 2011)
5Article 29-30 - National etc

Secularism - challenge intra domination as well:

1Aims to end any practice that is discriminatory and not essential practice (ref) Shirur Mutt case said only essential practice; Shrimats vidya to allow women.
2Civic space for each religion to grow as people are allowed to propagate and profess as per article 25
3Against communalism and violence where are legacies of British rule. Civic space for practice
4Protection of minorities to ensure that 197. religions minorities also develop (census 2011)
5Article 29-30 - National etc

Secularism - challenge intra domination as well:

1Aims to end any practice that is discriminatory and not essential practice (ref) Shirur Mutt case said only essential practice; Shrimats vidya to allow women.
2Aims to establish equitable society (41) against varna based untouchability focus on equality article 17
3Aims to support reform within religion (19) discussions on UCC, Triple Talaq abolished
4Against dogmatic and inhume practice like witchcraft human sacrifice seen in some religions

But some communalism concerns remain (seen 4) Udaipur mob lynching

State committee - Details on minutes as in Goa underdeveloped

In this situation Indian secularism need to re-invest itself to start well commitment of welfarism (article 39) and Save Dharm Bandhav

5Aims to establish equitable society (41) against varna based untouchability focus on equality article 17
3Aims to support reform within religion (19) discussions on UCC, Triple Talaq abolished
4Against dogmatic and inhume practice like witchcraft human sacrifice seen in some religions

But some communalism concerns remain (seen 4) Udaipur mob lynching

State committee - Details on minutes as in Goa underdeveloped

In this situation Indian secularism need to re-invest itself to start well commitment of welfarism (article 39) and Save Dharm Bandhav

383 words23 paragraphs
  • Cites specific constitutional articles
  • References landmark judgment
  • Distinguishes inter and intra-religious challenges
  • Connects constitutional provisions to real issues
  • Cites contemporary examples
  • Discusses reform measures
  • Addresses contemporary issues
  • Links constitutional protections to real-world applications

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Topper

Sanskriti Trivedy

AIR 172028

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Indian Secularism

Inter-religious and Intra-religious Domination

Constitutional approach to secularism and minority protection

Writing Stats

410

Total words

23

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analytical

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