Q.4) What is secularism? Discuss how Indian concept of secularism is broader than western concept?

Secularism refers to separating state from religion.

The Indian constitution give positive concept of secularism i. e all religion are equal and state provide equal protection to all religion, whereas, western concept is based on separation between church and state.

In India certain religion rights are protected by constitution as fundamental right.

Article 25- freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.

Article 26- freedom to manage religion affairs.

Article 27- freedom from payment of tax for promotion of religion affairs.

Article 28- freedom from attending any religion instruction or worship in education institution.

Recently govt of India has taken initiate to promote religion affair like providing subsidy to pilgrim traveling (haj yatra, kumbh mela, ect.)

It can be concluded that concept of secularism in India much broader than western concept.