

The meaning and context in which the word secularism is used in India have remained a matter of controversy.
But many times, it has been used to justify government’s policy of appeasement in the garb of upholding the ideals of secularism.
In all the above cases, one evident thing is that Congress Party has tried to appease a particular community whereas BJP has kept religion separate from the issues, truly the meaning of secularism.
Yet, the Congress has portrayed BJP as communal and itself as ‘secular’, the biggest irony of India.
It is a known fact that to pacify its domestic vote bank, Congress government allowed its domestic politics to impact the relations with Israel which has emerged as a trusted ally in the last 5 years.
Further, to prove their ‘secular’ credentials, some Indian politicians can go to any extent.





