Question

Describe the various methods to check the spread of communalism in India.

Answer 1

India is a secular nation as its preamble declares and the Constitution provides provisions for secularism. Being a diverse nation India harbours many cultures, castes, religions and since Independence, it has witnessed several communal incidents in form of clashes, conflicts and riots. The major factor that promotes communalism is the political association of religions, extremism etc. Following methods should be adopted to check the spread of communalism

1) Political Parties that are based on religion should be banned.

2) Communal organizations must be shut down

3) Religious Places must be overlooked to prevent them from spreading hatred and communalism

4) Interreligious marriages must be encouraged.

5) People should be taught to respect one another's religion and faith by means of mass media, press, and social media.

6) Individual efforts at ground level are required to promote peace and harmony.