Aayushi BansalAIR 7 · CSE 2024 · 155 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Communalism refers to exploitation of sectarian identities for political gains. In Indian context, religion forms the basis of communalism.
Stalls the growth of nation
Body · points
- As per Prof Veena Das, worst victims of communal violence are women who suffer from rapes, as widows & so on.
- Large scale loss of lives and livelihood is difficult to build back.
- National harmony is replaced by mistrust, suspicion and hatred.
- Few benefit & gain political gains at the cost of many.
Causes of communal violence
- Historical factors when Britishers sowed the seeds by separate electorates for religions.
- Overlap of religion with class deprivations (eg Sachar Committee highlights higher poverty in Muslims).
- Sensationalism by communal media fanning sentiments.
- Lack of education, employment and basic amenities where sense of relative deprivation prevails.
Close · a summary
Communalism is a scar on the growth of the nation & must be adequately dealt with to foster peace and harmony.