what are the different ways in which religion was used in politics before partition
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Explanation:
Both Hindu and Muslim religion were used in the politics before partition
Hindu religion
1) Strong Hindu organizations were formed.
2) Hindu Maha Sabha was formed in 1922
3) RSS was formed in 1925
4) These organizations made initiatives to spread Hinduism in India
5) They tried to influence Congress party to take actions against the Muslims in India.
6) The organizational activities of Hindu made tensions among Muslims
Muslim religion
1) Muslim League was formed in 1906
2) The aim of this organization was the safeguard of Muslims
3) The league demanded autonomy in the Muslim majority areas in India. (1940, March 23)
4) The Muslim masses were convinced about the benefits of partition by the Muslim League (1940-1946)
In these ways, religion was misused, and it resulted in the great sore of India- the partition.