Question

different forms of communal politics?

Answer 1

Different forms of communal politics:
→ The expression of communal superiority in everyday beliefs
Militant religious groups are a good example of this.
→ The desire to form a majoritarian dominance or a separate state
Separatist leaders and political parties in Jammu and Kashmir and Central India are an example of this.
→ The use of religious symbols and leaders in politics to appeal to the voters
This technique is applied by many politicians to influence voters from the two largest religious communities in the country.
→ In addition to all this, communal politics can take the form of communal violence and riots, like the riots in Gujarat in 2002.

Answer 2

●Communalism can take the form of our daily beliefs. This involves religious prejudice, social stigmas and superiority of one's religion.
● A communal mind may lead to some unjustified political behavior. Vote bank maybe developed on the basis of religion.
● Communalism maybe used as a weapon to promote a political party. This involves use of religious symbols or some famous religious personality.