Meaning of communalism ( what is sampradayikta )
sampradayikta arth karan dushparinam ;
Communalism means the feeling of indifference, neglect, kindness, anti-hatred and attack towards other sects or sects other than one's own religious sect, the basis of which is the real or imaginary fear that the said sect will destroy our sect or threaten our life and property. Is determined to cause harm.
In broad sense, communalism is a narrow mental thinking which considers its own group as superior and tries to promote its interests. It can be based on any religion, caste, language, ethnic or regional basis, but in a certain sense the basis of communalism is religion. Communalism is actually a feeling of hatred among followers of different religions. Modern Indian society is most affected by the poison of communalism and casteism, which are actually derivatives (by-projects) of religion and caste.
Pro. In the words of Balraj Madhok, "The sect demands its special political rights and other rights at the expense of the national class or other religious classes of some religious classes."
Reasons for communalism in India
The reasons for communalism are as follows--
1. Historical reasons
Islam came to India from outside. Muslims established their rule here. With the help of power and sword, he started the process of forceful conversion of people. From this time onwards a feeling of opposition towards Muslims arose. Aurangzeb and other Muslim rulers forcibly converted many Hindus into Muslims. This created hatred towards Muslims in the minds of Hindus. Later, during the independence movement, the Muslim League was established by the Muslims and on the basis of their demand, the British accepted the demand for the creation of Pakistan from the religious point of view and divided the country, which many people did not like. Then at the time of partition, incidents of riots, arson and rape occurred and many Hindus became refugees in their own country.
2. Using Muslims as vote bank by political parties.
After independence, due to vote politics, Muslims were not able to join the mainstream of the nation. Due to their politics, some political parties tried to portray themselves as the most well-wishers of the Muslims so that they could get the votes of the Muslims. Congress had a monopoly on this vote bank for a long time. After this, Janata Party and Janata Dal broke this monopoly of Congress. At present, many parties calling themselves secular are trying to capture this vote bank. This politics of votes did not allow Muslims to join the stream of national harmony.
3. Economic backwardness of Muslims
This class remained economically backward since the British rule. Due to this backwardness this class could not be modernized. As a result, the air of new ideas could not enter this community and the Mullahs and Maulvis of Muslims did not allow this class to join the national mainstream and the politics of fatwas continued. Vote deals started being made by them with political parties.
4. Psychological reasons
Feelings of mutual hatred, opposition, hatred and separation have developed between the followers of Satya Sanatan and Islam. The reason for the development of these feelings is the misconceptions and prejudices that have been prevalent since ancient times. While Hindus express doubts about the national loyalty of Muslims, some Muslims also reinforce this doubt from time to time through their actions.
This has increased mutual distrust.
5. Religious intolerance
The basic principles of all the religions of the world are almost the same, but the tendency to consider one's own religion and religious principles superior and to consider other religions and its principles inferior has increased religious intolerance. This intolerance has been encouraged by religious leaders, clerics, priests etc. by teaching religious fanaticism to their followers. They consider it virtuous to kill followers of other religions and propagate their own religion. This has increased religious tensions and conflicts.
6. Cultural differences
Cultural differences also contribute significantly to the problem of communalism. There is a lot of difference in the lifestyle, food habits, customs, dress, ideology etc. of Hindus and Muslims. Hindus believe in corporeal God and worship idols, whereas Muslims believe in formless God. Hindu is monogamous, whereas Muslim is polygamous. There is no divorce and widow remarriage among Hindus, whereas there is divorce and remarriage among Muslims.
7. Vested interests of anti-social elements
Anti-social elements create a situation of tension and conflict for looting, sexual adultery and revenge. Such people spread communal hatred on various religious occasions. On occasions like Dussehra, Ramnavmi, Muharram, Eid etc. they create nuisance by throwing stones at processions or functions or other incidents. In such communal conflicts they easily satisfy their animal instincts.
8. Government's appeasement policy
The governments formed after independence adopted a policy of appeasement towards Muslims for the sake of vote bank politics. Most of the governments formed at the Center and in the provinces adopted the same policy. It is also unfortunate that these policies were adopted by governments that called themselves secular. These appeasement steps helped maintain the feeling of separation among Muslims.
Side effects or side effects of communalism
sampradayikta ke dushparinam; Communalism is a worldwide problem with which almost all the majority societies of the world are struggling. The multi-religious societies which have been successful in maintaining harmony and harmony among their communities are also feeling their internal peace threatened by the religious fanaticism and terrorism of the Brahmo communities. In the past, many wars were fought in the world regarding religious fanaticism and propagation of religion, which had subsided in the past centuries with the development of science and technology, but now it is emerging again, which will bring peace not only in India but in the whole world. And difficulty is being felt in maintaining order. In fact, communalism is a kind of poison which clouds the conscience of everyone, limiting their thinking to the interest of the community. As a result, a person becomes engaged in the welfare of his community. Not only this, he also tries to harm the interest of other community or communities. Hatred and conflict between communities not only hinders the progress of individuals and communities but also halts the progress of the entire society and country. The ill effects of communalism are as follows---
1. Mutual hatred
Communalism promotes mutual hatred. This hatred sometimes takes a terrible form and spreads terror and violence in the country.
2. Economic loss
Communal conflicts create unrest and chaos in the society, which leads to looting, fighting and fighting, work in mills, factories and industrial business organizations comes to a halt, banks and markets are closed, trade, commerce etc. And other economic activities come to a halt. As a result the economic progress of the country is hindered.
2. loss of life
In riots caused by communalism, there is not only economic loss but also loss of life. Many families are destroyed in communal riots and a pitiful and heart-touching scene is witnessed.
4. Political instability
As a result of communal riots, political instability arises in the country which hinders the development of the country.
5. Hindering national unity
Communalism is a grave enemy of national unity. As a result, it is a loss for the entire society and nation.
6. Threat to national security
Riots caused by communalism put national security at risk.
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