Freedom of conscience and religion protects the right to profess, practise and propagate religion subject to public order and health. Article 25 secures freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practise and propagate religion, subject to public order, morality, health and other constitutional provisions; the State may regulate secular activities associated with religious practice, provide for social welfare and reform, and open Hindu religious institutions to all classes and sections. Explanations deem kirpans part of Sikh profession and construe references to Hindus to include Sikh, Jaina and Buddhist persons and institutions.