Question

Explain three forms of political violence in India and comment briefly on the causes of each.

Answer 1

The three forms of Political violence in India can be categorized in the following way :

Inter-State: There are certain matters like distribution of river water, inclusion and exclusion of certain linguistic areas into a state, where we find political violence done by the political parties, its supporters and public mobilization as well. In such cases, two or more states participate when their political motives do not get accommodated into the existing system.

Intra-State:
Political violence takes place when within the state two or more opposing political parties come up with their unmatchable issues. Political violence also takes place when people of the same state come out for the political demonstration, political strikes and political movements against the ruling party or the government.

Communal Issues:
India is the house to many different religions with its rights. Being a secular state, all the existing religions have the rights to propagate and practice any religion according to their choice. And while doing so, we find different communal people clash with each other in order to protect their religious rights. At times, they take the form of riots as well. Then strong actions are taken to curb the issues and settle down the matters.