Explain how Articles 25 to 28 secure freedom of religion in India.

1. 1 · Open with secularism. India is a secular state with no religion of its own; Articles 25 to 28 give freedom of religion to all, including foreigners.
2. 2 · Conscience and practice (Article 25). Everyone may profess, practise and propagate religion, subject to public order, morality and health; forced conversion and cruel practices like sati are not allowed.
3. 3 · Religious affairs (Article 26). Religious groups may manage their own affairs and run religious and charitable institutions and property.
4. 4 · No religious tax (Article 27). No one can be forced to pay a tax used to promote one religion.
5. 5 · Religious instruction (Article 28). No religious instruction in institutions wholly funded by the State; in State-recognised or aided institutions, no student can be made to attend it without consent.
6. 6 · Close in one line. So people of all faiths can live together with equal freedom.

Scoring tip: Start with the word secular and give the four provisions in Article order.