How is secularism in India different from secularism in the West?

Secularism is the principle that determine the relationship between government and the religion. It plays an important role in a diverse country like India. The 42nd amendment of the Constitution of India, amended the Preamble of the Constitution declaring India as a secular nation. In India secularism means state view all religions as equal.

Secularism in India:

1. In India secularism does not mean separation of religion from state. Instead, secularism in India means a state that is neutral to all religious groups.
2. India does not have an official state religion.
3. The 7th schedule of Indian constitution places religious institutions, charities and trusts into Concurrent List, which means that both the central government of India, and various state governments in India can make their own laws about religious institutions, charities and trusts.

Differences from the Western concept:

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