Question

What steps have been taken to combat communalism in India? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Establishment of Peace Committees.

Supervision by Media.

Law Enforcement.

Abolition of Communal Political parties.

Promoting Healthy Public Opinion.

Rethinking and Use of New Strategies.

Preventing Communalization of State.

Legislation against Forcible Conversions.

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Answer 2

Communalism is very harmful for the working of democratic institutions and peaceful co-existence.

Explanation:

There are several measures that can be and have been atken to combat communalism in India. They are

• Recognition of political parties that encourage or facilitate communalism through their acts or policies must be immediately withdrawn and de-recognized. The Election Commission must forbid any kind of local election drive based on communalism. A code of ethics must apply to political groups not to indulge in any sort of communal activities.
• Socialization of children is important to eradicate mutual hatred. Families, schools , social activists etc. must promote common living and a shared share of life. To control communalism, the educational system must be devised systematically for the purpose of checking "communalism". In order for such aims to be fulfilled, it is advisable to print specific books, booklets, pamphlets and posts. Removal  from textbooks, etc. meant for schools of any content that promotes communal orientation.
• Proper usage of print and online mainstream media will be made in order that the message of religious freedom, secularism and shared solidarity is transmitted. In case of a communal disorder, the victims must not be indentified as Hindus , Muslims, or Sikhs to prevent further communal disturbances. The media must be act with accountability/responsibility for reporting communal conflicts reports. Media outlets that propagate lies and encourage violence should be specifically punished. The State will also take a look at social networking sites such as Whats App that continue to propagate misinformation and unrest.
• There must  be massive reawakening of all citizens encouraging them to work towards a common good of secularism, unity,  equality peaceful coexistence, democracy, & human society. And for this, a committed  rational & secular attitude is very much required.
• Setting up of an Rapid Action Force specially trained to handle communal violence. Preventive measures should be taken in riot-prone areas. Special anti-riot police force should be raised, trained and deployed in these areas. Punishment to police personnel and concerned officers of a locality or district found guilty of dereliction of duty in controlling communal violence or threat of violence.
• The need to set up a rapid action force specifically trained to deal with local violence. Preventive actions in riot-prone areas must be taken. Special anti-emergency police forces in these areas must be raised, trained and deployed. Police & local or district officials concerned found guilty for a failure to control communal violence must be punished.
• In the case of communal disturbances, specific instructions for managing and avoiding violence in its regions should be issued to local authorities. Instead of publishing sensational news, the mass media should give people reliable information. Secular law enforcement agents must be named in communally vulnerable regions. Likewise, in communally affected areas, special courts dealing with cases pertaining to the violence should be established for the swift resolution of cases. In fact, prompt disciplinary action against anyone that encourage neighborhood violence must be taken.
• Various schemes such as NCC, NSS., Scout, Girls Guide, training program  & youth leadership must be promoted. Exchange programs & educational tours must be used for creating "healthy temperament amongst" the youth. NGOs & other associations of philanthropy ought to be motivated to develop a secular way of life in the locality. A new awareness in the public mind is the most effective means of curbing the danger of communalism.
• In 1969 the "Committee on National Integration" suggested several steps concerning festival celebrations such as jointly clebrating community festivals,  Hindus restraints in processions in the presence of the mosques & in Muslim localities, promoting a sense of religious respect & avoiding acts of desecrating idols or customs violation  observed by others. They also suggested creating peace & fraternity committees to maintain safe environment and prevent anti-social forces which are involved in communal disruptions.
• The forced converting of persons in India from one faith to another is one of the major triggers of ethnic disturbances. Force conversion practices should be prohibited, and laws should be proposed restricting them. All the states must enforce stringent laws prohibiting coercive conversion practices.
• All those members, bureaucracies who support communists and encourage communal protests must be punished by the authorities. To the governing political elites, liberal values and secular credentials are very relevant. In this way, in the contesting elections those members who have committed communal  crime or violence will not permitted to contest for elections.

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