Re: Is India A Secular Nation?
Ahem...beef is available in many states.
okay, pretty insignificant stuff to contribute.
i do think that theoretically, India is one of the best secular states in the world.
but when you consider the likes of BJP, RSS, Bajrang Dal, Shiromani Akali Dal, Muslim League blah blah, it is plainly not.
and incidents like Gujarat riots, Anti-Sikh Riots, Orissa, Mangalore etc dont really support India's secular image.
though it must be seen that only a few do such things, and are hugely resented by the majority of the nation.
and counting into the privileges minorities have, well yeah, India is pretty much doing good for itself.
but then, is there really a secular state anywhere??