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Abstract: A discussion about "secularism" now seems to be very relevant in view of the nation's divide of citizens into various religious groups. It is important to emphasise that the problem of communalism in Indian society is not a recent development. The fact that the situation is not ideal even after more than 70 years of independence is rather unsettling and embarrassing. Even India's Constitution explicitly states that the country is secular, yet it adds nothing to the situation practically and things continue as they were before the word "secular" was added to the Constitution. The idea of secularism is incorporated into the growth of democracy through preserving national harmony, unity, and dignity. Relevant provisions for the creation of secular communities were put into the Indian Constitution. For instance, Article 15 states that no one shall be discriminated against by a state on the basis of race, colour, caste, gender, or place of birth. Additionally, Article 25 of Part III of the Indian Constitution guarantees everyone, both citizens and non-citizens, the right to freedom of religion. Every person (citizen or not) has the right to practise and spread their religion without hindrances, according to the relevant article. Similar to that, article 30 allows minorities to establish religious educational institutions. Article 28 clearly states that no religious organisations may be established with the aid of state funding, which limits the state's ability to meddle in religious matters to some extent. The researcher will discuss the idea of the phrase "secularism," their history, and their meaning in various jurisdictions in this review study. The scholar will also go into secularism's status under the Indian Constitution. Finally, the researcher will talk on the significance of secularism in India and the difficulties associated with putting the idea into practise.