Mains Answer Writing - 21 May, 2026

GS1

Art & Culture

15 marks

Discuss the challenges posed by religious site disputes such as the Bhojshala–Kamal Maula complex to India’s secular and constitutional framework. How can the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 help in ensuring democratic coexistence and communal harmony?

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Tips for your answer

Start with Constitutional Context
Briefly mention secularism, communal harmony, ASI protection, and the significance of the Places of Worship Act, 1991.
Use a Balanced Structure
Divide the answer into:
Challenges posed by such disputes
Implications for democracy and social harmony
Way forward (dialogue, rule of law, strict enforcement of the 1991 Act).
Add Contemporary Examples + Conclusion
Mention Bhojshala, Gyanvapi, or Shahi Idgah as examples and conclude with the need for “constitutional morality” and peaceful coexistence.

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