“India is a secular state”. Justify the statement

 The word ‘Secular’ was put in the Preamble to Constitution through the 42nd Amendment.
 ‘Secular’ refers that the state has no religion of its own but shows due respect to all religions.
 The state observes complete neutrality in religious matters.
 The 45th Amendment carries equal respect and recognition to all religions.
 No discrimination in India has ever been made against any individual belonging to different
communities, religions, castes, etc.