Re: secular state

[Arvind Kumar <arvind.kumar@rocketmail.com>]

---Charu datt <charu@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
> So when and why was "secular" added?
>
 
In 1976 as the part of the draconian 42nd amendment. 'Socialist' too was
added at the same time. Of course, the emergency was not as draconian as
nationalization of industries.

> I maintain that secularity is worth keeping.
>
 
Agreed with this.

-Arvind
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