The ideal of secularism is proclaimed in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The fundamental basis of the secular state in India is the right to religious freedom recognized in the Constitution. Article 25 to 28 of the Constitution deals with this right. In Article 25, all persons shall equally enjoy the freedom of religion, practice and propagation of religion according to the freedom of conscience. How many rights have been given to different religious communities in Article 26. Section 27 states that no community or individual can be forced to pay taxes for the promotion or maintenance of a particular religion or religious community. Article 28 of the Constitution mentions certain restrictions on religious education in educational institutions.