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Rasneet KaurAIR 51

Question 9Examine the role of historical and socio-political factors in driving communalism in Indian politicsGS1GS1

भारतीय राजनीति में सांप्रदायिकता को बढ़ावा देने में ऐतिहासिक और सामाजिक-राजनीतिक कारकों की भूमिका का विश्लेषण कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Examine the role of historical and socio-political factors in driving communalism in Indian politics. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Communalism refers to the notion of keeping one's religious beliefs over and above and in opposition to others' beliefs.

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Main Body

Communalism refers to the notion of keeping one's religious beliefs over and above and in opposition to others' beliefs.

# ROLE OF HISTORICAL FACTORS

1British "divide and rule" policy

Fuels communalism in form of "Kashmir Insurgency"

2Partition Wars still leave an imprint on minds of people.
3Historical Misinterpretation

"Ancient" _ Hindus

"Medieval" _ Muslims } leads to conflicts

4Historical events like "Babri Masjid demolition" → lead to communal clashes.

# ROLE OF SOCIO-POLITICAL FACTORS:

1Discrimination

[eg] "Hindu Nationalism" agenda brings Hindus and Muslims against each other.

2Economic backwardness

[eg] As per Sachar Committee → 1/3rd Muslims are BPL.

3Politicization of Religion

[eg] Hate speeches during elections.

4Bulldozer Politics → further fuels tensions.

(as in UP)

Way Forward:

1Promote harmony

[eg] Inter-faith dialogues

2VISION OF "Sarva Dharma Sambhava"

Must guide our Politics.

— Rasneet Kaur · AIR 51

142 words10 paragraphs
  • Clear definition of communalism at the outset
  • Identifies multiple historical factors
  • References specific historical events
  • Distinguishes between Hindu and Muslim historical narratives

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Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism

Historical and socio-political factors driving communalism

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