Question

Define communalism?explain any three forms of communalism in the indian politics

Answer 1

communal politics is based on the idea that religion is the principal basis of social community.
Forms of communalism in politics :
-communalism in everyday belief
-communalism as majoritarian dominance and political dominance
- communalism as political mobilisation

Answer 2

(i) Communalism is a situation when beliefs of  one religion are presented as superior to those of  other religions.

When the demands of one religious  group are formed in opposition to another and  when state power is used to establish domination  of one religious group over the rest.

(ii) Various forms of communalism in politics :

(a) The most common expression of communalism  is in every day beliefs.

(b) A communal mind often leads to a quest for  political dominance of one’s own religious  community.

(c) Political mobilisation on religious lines is another  frequent form of communalism. This involves  the use of sacred symbols, religious leaders,  emotional appeals and plan fear.