• NANDKISHOR T. PIMPALKAR
• Dr. Yagnesh B. Purohit

The term “Secular” refers to being “separate” from religion or having no religious base. Secularism term means separation of religion from political, economic, social and cultural aspects of life. Thus religion is only a purely personal matter. It provides full freedom to all religions and tolerance of all religions. It also stances for equal opportunities for followers of all religions. So, no discrimination and partiality on grounds of religion. The philosophy of secularism in the west based on the principle of separation of state and religion. It merely focuses on the rights of a citizen to follow the religion of their choice. India secularism supports the fair and equal treatment of all religions and treats them all as one under the law. But the Indian government has not correctly been separated from religions. While making sure also that no religion has a special favor in a way unfair to the other groups. People belonging to various religions live in India. Secularism is important in the country because: Secularism allows the people of various religions live peacefully without any fear of the majority. It safeguard democracy by limiting the powers of the majority. It ensures harmony in the nation. In absence of secularism, religious persecutions may take place which may result in dissent, conflicts or even a civil war. The principle of secularism protects the rights of the minorities.

Secularism, Inter Religious, Intra Religious, freedom, Liberty, Equality , Gender, multi faith, discrimination

"Concept of secularism, its components & importance in a democratic society of India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.886-890, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905S31.pdf

"Concept of secularism, its components & importance in a democratic society of India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp886-890, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905S31.pdf