Someof the key characteristics of western and Indian model of secularismhave got mixed up. Separate them and make a new table.
Western Secularism | Indian Secularism |
Strict non-interference of religion and state in each other’s affairs | State supported religious reforms allowed |
Equality between different religious groups is a key concern | Equality between different sects of a religion is emphasised |
Attention to minority rights | Less attention to community based rights |
Individual and his rights at the centre | Rights of both individual and religious community protected. |
Western Secularism | Indian Secularism |
Strict non-interference of religion and state in each other’s affairs | State supported religious reforms allowed |
Less attention to community based rights | Attention to minority rights |
Equality between different sects of a religion is emphasised | Equality between different religious groups is a key concern |
Individual and his rights at the centre | Rights of both individual and religious community protected |