*🛡️A Secular State* ♟️The Constitution of India stands for a Secular State. Hence, it does not uphold any particular religion as the official religion of the Indian State. ♟️The following provisions of the Constitution reveal the secular character of the Indian State: ♟️The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976. ♟️The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief,Faith and worship. ♟️The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws (Article 14). ♟️The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of religion (Article 15). ♟️Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of public employment (Article 16).