1. Influence of Religion on Indian Politics

2. The communal animosity between Hindus and Muslims is largely the creation of British rulers.
The Britishers created separate electorate for Hindus and Muslims and other minority communities.

3. After Independence steps were taken to destroy the evil impact of communalism and to promote communal harmony between various communities.
In extreme situation it may to separatist movement.
A person guided by the communalism subside its loyalty towards the nation for selfish interest of the community.