Communalism Takes a New Turn With Shambhu Regar Case
The history of violence between the Hindu and Muslim communities is neither unprecedented nor uncommon. As the fact goes, the cases of communal violence, from mob lynching to burning people alive, have increased in the past few years, making it a rather recurrent spectacle for the public. A recent case …
Run for Unity: Resurrecting Sardar Patel’s Ideals
Introduction October 31st, 2017 marked the 142nd birthday of the “Iron Man of India:” Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the “Run for Unity,” a 1.5 km race organized in honour of Patel. The event witnessed participation and gathered appreciation from many celebrities, presenting a harmonious picture of …
Implications of Communalism Through 70 Years of Independence
“We will not tolerate violence in the name of faith,” Mr Modi said before a teeming crowd at the fort and a huge television audience. Since independence, communalism has formed an integral part of the national discourse of India. The large scale of communal atrocities taking place during independence were …
