You are showing a documentary to your students where a government school teacher is wearing some religious symbols and the headmaster says, "we should not wear religious symbols inside the school". A student asked if this is an act of secularism. What would be a technically correct answer? Correct Answer The headmaster's statement shows secularism. However, it is against the interpretation of secularism in the Indian Constitution, which provides the right to freedom of religion. Secularism is the belief that no one should be discriminated on the basis of the religion he or she practices. Every citizen, irrespective of which religion he or she follows is equal in the eyes of the laws and policies that govern the Nation. Key Points Here, The headmaster's statement shows secularism. However, it is against the interpretation of secularism in the Indian Constitution, which provides the right to freedom of religion technically would be the correct answer. The headmaster's statement is showing secularism which means no one should be discriminated. "We should not wear religious symbols inside the school" statement is not the context of the Indian constitution. As Indian constitution allows the freedom of religion. Thus, it is concluded that Option 4 is the correct answer.