Dicuss the impact of communalism on the national movement from the 1920s
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Reasons are as follows
a. From 1920's, there were issues related to future representation of Muslims in the elected assemblies.
b. Gandhiji and the Congress believed that separate electorates would create disunity among the people and weaken the National Movement They understood that it was part of the British policy of Divide and rule.
c. Muhammad Jinnah was ready to give up his demand for separate electorates provided if there are reserved seats for Muslims in the Central Assembly and adequate representation to them.
d. The idea of compromise could not come about as many leaders like M.R. Jayakar of the Hindu Mahasabha opposed it.
e. A large section of Muslims felt alienated from the congress.
f. As the congress had come to be associated with Hindu religious nationalist groups like the Hindu Maha Sabha, Muslims found them detached from the organization.
g. There were frequent communal clashes between the communities that created an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust between the two communities.
h. Differences also arose over the question of separate electorates for Muslims to safeguard their interests.
i. Many Muslim leaders and intellectuals expressed their concern about the status of Muslims as a minority within India