Question 9GS2UNKNOWN
Examine the role of historical and socio-political factors in driving communalism in Indian politics. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Incidents of hate speeches, election of people accused of communal riots in parliament show that communalism in politics is pervasive
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Main Body
Historical factorsgives scars: (1) British policy of divide and rulecreate disunity in groups; (2) Appeasementled to backlash (esp Shah BanoOverturned by Actopening gates of partition); (3) Violence scars in partition; (4) Communal riots (esp Post of Blue Utar 2 India Gandhi assassination)
Socio Political factorstriggers: (5) Deprivationpoliticallaw representationEconomic[Sachal Committee];Social deprivation; (6) Vote bank politicsissue of just past the past (eg Kerala election violence); (7) Role of fake news (eg Tadhpare beheading), online hate speech; (8) lack of political accountabilityPOPA, 1951corrupt practiceThis leaders manipulate communal lines; (9) Otherisationdue to socio political mix (eg Javier - Hittereconomic difference along religious lines); (10) Backlash due to distrust (eg Conversion by Christianforciblethus backlash); (11) High religiosity in public affairs (eg builds ground by Sarphat violence, Gyanvapi issue)
⑥ Vote bank politicsissue of just past the past (eg Kerala election violence); ⑦ Role of fake news (eg Tadhpare beheading), online hate speech; ⑧ lack of political accountabilityPOPA, 1951corrupt practiceThis leaders manipulate communal lines; ⑨ Otherisationdue to socio political mix (eg Javier - Hittereconomic difference along religious lines); ⑩ Backlash due to distrust (eg Conversion by Christianforciblethus backlash); ⑪ High religiosity in public affairs (eg builds ground by Sarphat violence, Gyanvapi issue)
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Conclusion
Way forward → ① Political parties adhering to strict code of conduct; ② Disqualify for hate speech, no communal speeches; ③ Due diligence or amelioration; Sanction of secular views and Sarva Sharma Sarbhat or private affair
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- Systematic breakdown of historical and socio-political factors
- Use of real-world examples
- Clear structure with numbered points
- Covers multiple dimensions of communalism
Topper
Akansh Dhull
AIR 3
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Indian Politics
Communalism in Indian Politics
Historical and Socio-political factors driving communalism
Writing Stats
306
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Analytical and structured
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