Question

define cummunalism explain any 3 forms of communalism in indian politics

Answer 1

communalism is a situation in the society in which the different religious group try to establish superiority over the others

1-communalism leads to a temsdency of dominance of one community over the other

2-for those belonging to majority community tries to dominate the minority

3-political mobilisation on religious line is another form
political party often use sacred symbol,Religious leader,Emotional appeal to bringing the followers of one religion together in the political arena

Answer 2

Communalism is a situation when a particular community tries to promote its own interests at the cost of other communities.
◇FORMS OF COMMUNALISM IN INDIAN POLITICS
☆The most common expression of communalism is in everyday beliefs. This involves religious prejudices, stereotypes of religious communities and beliefs in the superiority of one's religion over other religions.
☆Political mobilisation on religious lines is another frequent form of communalism. This involves the use of sacred symbols, religious leaders, emotional appeal and also plain fear in order to bring the followers of one religion together in political arena.
☆For a majority community they adopt a majoritarian dominance for minority, they have a desire to form a separate political unit. (This happened with India at the time of British Rule)
☆Sometimes, communalism takes its ugliest form in riots, violence and massacre. India and Pakistan suffered some of the worst communal riots at the time of partion.


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