Question 9GS2GS1
भारतीय राजनीति में सांप्रदायिकता को बढ़ाने में ऐतिहासिक और सामाजिक-राजनीतिक कारकों की भूमिका की परीक्षा करें (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Examine the role of historical and socio-political factors in driving communalism in Indian politics. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Per Bipan Chandra, communalism refers to a bleed allegiance to one's own ethnic or religious group over the nation at large
21 words
Main Body
[Historical Factors]
1British divide & rule politics between congress & muslim league
Ex: Separate electorates in 1909 mostly into reforms
2Widespread violence during partition in 1947 led to loss of trust
3Certain actions of govt. viewed as anti-religious
Ex: Operation bluestar = khalistani movement
[Socio-political Factors]
1Mixture of religion as a political identity (Dr. BR Ambedkar)
Ex: Muslim league
2Perception of minorities that they are under threat
Ex: waqf bill led to communal riots in Murshedabad
3Relative socio-economic deprivation of certain groups
Ex: muslims => highlighted by Sachar committee
4Criminalization of politics leading to unequal politicians
=> 64+ of MPs have criminal charges
110 words2 paragraphs
Conclusion
Combating communalism requires social mindset change & fostering trust as shown by Kotharyan peace committees in Kerala
17 words
- Clear definition of communalism provided at the beginning
- Well-structured separation of historical and socio-political factors
- Includes specific examples like Operation Bluestar and Partition violence
- References scholarly work (Bipan Chandra, BR Ambedkar)
- Mentions government reports (Sachar Committee)
- Provides concrete solution through peace committees example
Topper
Aryan Yadav
AIR 31
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Communalism in Indian Politics
Communalism
Historical and socio-political factors driving communalism
Writing Stats
148
Total words
2
Paragraphs
Academic and analytical
Tone