2022

ISSN: 2582-6433

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Secularism gained prominence due to wide interpretation given by the Indian judiciary. Indian soil is enriched with vast heritage, customs, beliefs and ethical values of historical importance since time immemorial. Since Indus civilization, culture and traditions have flown along with history. India is land which gave birth to four among the major religions of the world-Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism. Due to these reasons, ritual and beliefs have stretched into roots. India has introduced to the World on Yoga and spirituality. The Krishna consciousness movement has influenced the western minds towards devotion and attain mental peace.

Eventually due to rulers who conquered Indian territories diluted traditions and customary practices. Subsequently, rise of Terrorism, Love Jihad, Anti-Nationalism, communism, naxalism, atheism has devastated unity. Secularism has paved the way for foreign funding favoring anti-national activities and terrorism. Silent stand of Congress in violent Anti-CAA protests by minority groups drives a clear conclusion.

The Ayodya verdict19,reinstated a ray of hope among thousand Hindu’s thereby recognizing the history and valuing beliefs of Hindu community. The Supreme Court has quoted “Hindutva is a way of life”20. The authors analyse this judgement on an example from his perspective as like When an Indian falls down, he says “Amma” and this word owes an Indian origin.

It is best advised to strike down secularism in our Preamble since Article 25 itself entitles the right to profess the freedom of their choice. It is advisable for the state to enact a Uniform Civil Code in India to promote equality. To prevent Love Jihad, Anti-conversion law is well suited to settle the prevailing problems. Karnataka Government has introduced the Karnataka Protection of right to freedom of Religion Bill,2021 to prevent Inter-faith marriages on unfaithful grounds and religious Conversions.