Question

what are emerging trends in communalism​

Answer 1

Communalism as a phenomenon needs to be interpreted again and

again in the light of fast changing global affairs. Communalism has been a

topic of detailed study for the past several years and many research works

are done in this field. The most important threat the globe facing is the

rising communalism. The western countries having religious singularity

were free of this menace in the past. But the incidents happened in the

previous one decade show that they are also facing the threat of rising

communal problem. India having a population of above 100 crores with a

variety of religions is a breeding ground for communalism. The religious

pluralism and the contradictions between the faiths tend to create

communal identities, which in turn develops to a stage of communalism,

when passing through the democratic process. Religion, when deliberately

used as a tool for attaining political gains often nourished the growth of

communalism.

The rising trend of communalism and the violence followed is the

major threat posed towards the integrity of nation.