Communalism gains strength from economic deprivation, and thrives in environments of social exclusion, creating fertile ground for discontent and division. Comment.

Communalism gains strength from economic deprivation.

For eg :- Muslim peasants organised Moplah revolt against the rich Hindu landlords in 1919.

Also, according to Sachar Committee report, Muslims are a backward community and are economically deprived. This deprivation strengthens the communal feelings due to feelings of discontent due to lack of good educational opportunities and lack of jobs.

Social exclusion results in thriving of communalism. When muslims are excluded from certain events or are lynched due to consumption of beef or are forced to chant 'Jai shree Ram', that results in their alienation and gives rise to communal feelings.