Explain
the difference between the Indian Constitution and western ideas in
the light of
a.
Understanding of secularism
b.
Articles 370 and 371
c.
Affirmative action
d.
Universal adult franchise
Explain the difference between the Indian Constitution and western ideas in the light of
a. Understanding of secularism
b. Articles 370 and 371
c. Affirmative action
d. Universal adult franchise
a.
Indian secularism is based on principled distance whereas that of
western secularism is based on mutual exclusion. In India, every
religion is treated equally so that every citizen can be treated
equally and can enjoy a life of dignity. In the west, religion cannot
interfere in matters of State and the State cannot interfere in
matters of religion.
b.
The articles 370 and 371 give special rights to the state of Jammu
and Kashmir and the north-eastern states respectively according to
their peculiar social and historical background. This type of
provision of accommodation is not found in western countries.
c.
Affirmative action in India is based on principle of social justice
without compromising on individual liberties. In India affirmative
action was introduced two decades before it was introduced in U.S.
d.
Every Indian citizen whose age is 18 years or above, is eligible to
vote whereas in established democratic countries right to vote was
extended to women and working class in the 20th century
after a long struggle.
a. Indian secularism is based on principled distance whereas that of western secularism is based on mutual exclusion. In India, every religion is treated equally so that every citizen can be treated equally and can enjoy a life of dignity. In the west, religion cannot interfere in matters of State and the State cannot interfere in matters of religion.
b. The articles 370 and 371 give special rights to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the north-eastern states respectively according to their peculiar social and historical background. This type of provision of accommodation is not found in western countries.
c. Affirmative action in India is based on principle of social justice without compromising on individual liberties. In India affirmative action was introduced two decades before it was introduced in U.S.
d. Every Indian citizen whose age is 18 years or above, is eligible to vote whereas in established democratic countries right to vote was extended to women and working class in the 20th century after a long struggle.
