Mr. Sengupta's sentiments are to be wholeheartedly supported. However, the statement that state is secular and individuals have faith/religion, is disingenuous. State is for, by and of the people. 'Religion' as apart from faith is a political party by another means- it is a structure like state striving to give its follower's(citizens) equality in this world and in another world. This all to consciously oppose the movement of 'natural' forces that markout all as unequal and perpetuates inequality. Religion and political party are thus practical shape of the ideology of equality against natural inequality. Secular state thus is an ideal that is attempted by each according to the understanding of the people, by and for those people. Indian Secularism is as different ideology (religion) as that of any other 'people'. Please let us follow our people's aspirations and understanding and stop this unnecessary intellectualism.
