Question
How does communalism pose a threat to our national unity? Explain.

Answer

Communalism is a threat to our national unity.
  1. Communalism has been fatal as it led to the split of the nation in 1947. Thousands of innocent lives were lost and families displaced.
  2. The roots of the divide and rule policy followed by the British are still persisting in our society and political system.
  3. Communal violence and blood shed creates a sense of insecurity among all.
  4. Communal riots have occurred time and again in different parts of the country.
  5. Communalism creates misunderstanding and intolerance among different religious communities living together.
  6. Communalism reduces the mutual respect for different religious communities.
  7. Mixing of religion with politics has given a setback to the secular democracy.

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