Understanding Communalism, Secularism and Regionalism

Abstract

The main objective of this research paper is to acquire an efficient understanding of the concepts of communalism, secularism and regionalism. Communalism is a concept in terms of which individuals are required to acquire information. They need to understand that in all societies, differences are there in religious groups. In spite of being differences in religious groups, individuals possess negative feelings in terms of other religions, hence, they are giving rise to communalism. Furthermore, India is a secular country. All the citizens of the country have the right to practice the religion of his or her own choice. Regionalism is the feeling or ideology among section of individuals, who are residing in a particular region. Communalism needs to be curbed. Individuals need to understand that all religions are vital and individuals are equal. Secularism needs to be reinforced. Regionalism needs to be fought against. Communalism and regionalism give rise to impediments within the course of progression of individuals, communities and nation as a whole. On the other hand, when individuals will acknowledge the meaning and significance of secularism, they will form positive viewpoints in terms of other religions as well as the individuals. Therefore, it is necessary for the individuals to be well-informed in terms of measures, which would be facilitating in eradicating communalism and regionalism and reinforcing secularism. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, communalism, measures to deal with communalism, secularism, measures to be implemented in reinforcing secularism, regionalism and measures to combat regionalism.