Secularism is not an ideology of some political parties or persons

"Secularism is not an ideology of some political parties or persons, but it is one of the foundations of our country." Examine the statement.

Answer

Secularism is the foundation of our country:

1. There is no official religion of India.
2. Our constitution does not give a special status to any religion.
3. The constitution prohibits discrimination on ground of religion.
4. The constitution provides all individuals and communities freedom to profess, practice and propagate any religion or not to follow any religion.
5. The constitution allows the state to intervene in the matters of religion in order to ensure equality.