Question 9Examine the role of historical and socio-political factors in driving communalism in Indian politicsGS1GS1
भारतीय राजनीति में सांप्रदायिकता को बढ़ावा देने में ऐतिहासिक और सामाजिक-राजनीतिक कारकों की भूमिका का विश्लेषण कीजिए। (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
Communalism refers to the notion of keeping one's religious beliefs over and above and in opposition to others' beliefs.
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Main Body
Communalism refers to the notion of keeping one's religious beliefs over and above and in opposition to others' beliefs.
# ROLE OF HISTORICAL FACTORS
1British "divide and rule" policy
Fuels communalism in form of "Kashmir Insurgency"
2Partition Wars still leave an imprint on minds of people.
3Historical Misinterpretation
"Ancient" _ Hindus
"Medieval" _ Muslims } leads to conflicts
4Historical events like "Babri Masjid demolition" → lead to communal clashes.
# ROLE OF SOCIO-POLITICAL FACTORS:
1Discrimination
[eg] "Hindu Nationalism" agenda brings Hindus and Muslims against each other.
2Economic backwardness
[eg] As per Sachar Committee1/3rd Muslims are BPL.
3Politicization of Religion
[eg] Hate speeches during elections.
4Bulldozer Politics → further fuels tensions.
(as in UP)
Way Forward:
1Promote harmony
[eg] Inter-faith dialogues
2VISION OF "Sarva Dharma Sambhava"
Must guide our Politics.
142 words10 paragraphs
- Clear definition of communalism at the outset
- Identifies multiple historical factors
- References specific historical events
- Distinguishes between Hindu and Muslim historical narratives
Topper
Rasneet Kaur
AIR 51
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Communalism
Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism
Historical and socio-political factors driving communalism
Writing Stats
161
Total words
10
Paragraphs
Analytical and structured
Tone