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Indian secularism then is an ethically sensitive negotiated settlement between diverse groups and divergent values.
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The quote presents Indian secularism as a careful agreement among groups that differ in identity, beliefs, and values. “Ethically sensitive” suggests that this arrangement must take fairness and people’s moral concerns seriously. “Negotiated settlement” means it is shaped through discussion and compromise rather than imposed by one group alone.
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- Yojana, Government of India Publications Division
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- Official Statement
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