Secularism :
1. Secularism is the part of Indian constitution.
2. Secularism was accepted as one of the fundamental tenets for the development of democracy in India.
3. The word secularism was not mentioned in our constitution when it was adopted in 1950.
4. Later on in 1976, the word secular was incorporated in the Preamble through the 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution.
Constitution :
1. The makers of the Indian constitution were aware that a strong and united nation could be built only when all sections of people had the freedom to practice their religion.
2. The basic aim of our constitution is to promote unity and integrity of the nation along with individual dignity.
3. The freedom of religion guaranteed under the Indian constitution is not confined to its citizen alone but extends to aliens also.