rubyjackass
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Read something on the basic structure doctrine. If India did not have the word secular in constitution, I believe it is because the word was not that popular in usage when our constitution was framed. Otherwise you can read up on 'basic structure doctrine' to get rid of your doubt.India was not a Secular country right from birth because our constitution did not have this word when we became a republic in 1950. The word "Secular" has not been defined in the Constitution of India.
Just because our constitution guarantee "Freedom to practice and propagate Religion" doesn't change the nature of our society and state, which is Hindu in nature and in spirit. If a secular state like UK can have an "official church" then India can also be the home land of all Hindus.
By the way, UK(your mention is incorrect) is not secular officially but is secular in working. India is secular officially and is actually less so in working(see how we have ground breaking ceremonies for new government buildings and opening of warships, which get justified saying Indian secularism is different and inclusive).