Question

Short note about communalism in India.

Answer 1

communalism is the term used in indiaand more generally throughout south asia,to denote the politics of religious sectarianism.communal politics in india and pakistan are premised on one fundamental assumption: that india is a society fractured into two overarching religious communities-hindu and muslims. these communities are not only supposed to be seperate and distinct,but also irreconcilably opposed.thier cultures,values,social practices and belief have little in common . their histories are histories of discord,of mutual hostility,hatred ,conflicts and battles for domination.the boundaries of the community are categorically drawn by a century of mutual antagonism.

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Answer 2

The origin and growth of communalism can be pursued to the pre-independence times and the strategy of 'Divide and Rule' rose by the British administration. The revolt of 1857 which is sometimes called the first war of Independence saw the unity of Hindus and Muslims of India. After overwhelming the revolt the British governors adopted the doctrine of 'Divide and Rule'. Therefore, the British rulers encouraged the disputes on the grounds of religion among the Indian people. It was actually the communal riots between the Hindus and the Muslims that led to the Partition of India in the year 1947.