Question

in what different forms does communalism express itself in indian politics​

Answer 1

Answer:

This is according to the ncert democratic politics textbook

Communalism can take various forms in politics :

(i) The most common expression of communalism is in everyday

beliefs. These routinely involve religious prejudices, stereotype of religious

communities and belief in the superiority of one's religion over other

religions. This is so common that we often fail to notice it, even when we

believe in it.

(ii) A communal mind often leads to a quest for political

dominance of one's own religious community. For those belonging to majority

community, this takes the form of majoritarian dominance. For those belonging

to the minority community, it can take the form of a desire to form a separate

political unit.

(iii) Political mobilisation on religious lines is another

frequent form of communalism. This involves the use of sacred symbols,

religious leaders, emotional appeal and plain fear in order to bring the

followers of one religion together in the political arena.

(iv) Sometimes communalism takes its most ugly form of

communal violence, riots and massacre.