When one religion, to the exclusion of all others, is established as the state religion, how can the followers of other religions be equal citizens? And if they cannot be equal citizens, is democracy possible without citizenship equality? The denial of the right of non-Muslim citizens to become the head of state or government also violates Article 25, which requires equality before the law.
When a single religion holds official favor, how can followers of other faiths enjoy equal rights as citizens? And if they cannot be equal citizens, is democracy possible without full citizenship equality? The denial of non-Muslim citizens' right to lead the government also undermines the fundamental principle of equal treatment under the law enshrined in Article 25.