Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Constitution’s mockery in the name of religion” (November 8 ) by A Surya Prakash. The right to freedom of religion (Article 25) has judiciously been restricted by Article 25(2)(a) of the Constitution of India, which says, “Nothing in this Article shall affect the operation of any existing law or prevent the State from making any law regulating or restricting any economic, financial, political or other secular activity which may be associated with religious practice”.
It would be unfortunate if political parties are allowed to bring religion in the secular arena of elections. Seeking votes by titillating religious and caste sentiments is nothing but playing the dirty game of divide and rule. Such regressive acts need to be quarantined before they can hold the Constitution to ransom.