Religion and Electoral Politics in Contemporary India: Dynamics, Legal Framework, and Democratic Implications Introduction India’s democratic polity is founded on the principle of secularism, wherein the state maintains a principled distance from religion and ensures that religious identities do not determine political power. However, the complex intersection of religion and politics has remained a persistent … Continue reading Analyze the role of religion in India’s contemporary electoral system, focusing on how religious identities, mobilization, and rhetoric influence voting behavior, political campaigning, and party strategies. Examine the legal and constitutional framework governing the use of religion in elections, and assess its implications for secularism, social cohesion, and democratic integrity.