Question 610GS1GS1

Tolerance and Harmony as engraved in secular ethos of India, but communal discord remains a significant threat to nation's pluralistic fabric. Elaborate

Introduction

Tolerance and Harmony are engraved in the secular ethos of India, though communal discord remains a significant threat to nation's pluralistic fabric.

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Main Body

Tolerance refers to acceptance of beliefs, practices of others, even if one disagrees with them. Harmony is social unity, acceptance of diverse ideas. Tolerance and Harmony in Indian ethos: (1) culture of debate since vedic age is pure-paksh & other pakshen representing different sides of debate. (2) Khalife & religions birthplace Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism apart from Hinduism & acceptance of Parvos, Muslims in Indian society. (3) many festivals define India. (4) Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas celebrated by all across religions.

Regional and linguistic diversity: Bengali Muslim similar to Bengali Hindu rather than Pakistani Muslim + presence of 20 official languages and thousands of dialects. Single Natural Identity - as Indian is common brotherhood and fraternitysense of citizenship (Article 1). Significant communal threats: (1) Increasing polarization in society is divisive communal politics (2) Direct Action Day violence (2023) (3) Hate speech + Demonizing crime cow vigilante attacks, Bamariyaabad, Bengadari (4) Increasing radicalization Youth engineers doctor joining ISIS, PPPbanned organizationfor 'jihad' i.e. religious war. (5) misinformation, Fake News by Delhi CAA-NRC HOT (2020).

The communal & divisive politics is breaking humanitarian social fabric of India. Way forward solutions: (1) Promotion of inter-caste & inter-religion marriages - ensure implementation of special marriage act 1956 (2) inter-faith religious leaders dialogue is to increase communal harmony in societal front (3) combat radicalization developmentschool committee ybert (4) Tackle fake misinformation on social mediadigital media ethics code 2021

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Conclusion

The unity in diversity of justice is strongest when must be safeguarded at all costs.

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Correctly identifies tolerance and harmony as core values
References Vedic age to show historical roots
Mentions multiple religions and their acceptance in India
Provides festival examples to illustrate harmony
Acknowledges the threat posed by communal discord

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Topper

Aditya Acharya

AIR 962024

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Indian Society

Salient features

Tolerance, Harmony, and secular ethos

Writing Stats

278

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