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What are the various forms of communalism in politics?

Following are the various forms of communalism in politics:

(i) A communal mind often leads to a quest for political domination of one’s own religious community.


(ii) Political mobilization on communal lines is another form of communalism. This involves the use of sacred symbols, religions, ideas, emotional appeals and plain fear in order to bring the followers of one religion together in the political arena.


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