How does religious diversity work out in the Indian landscape and how does politics affect it?
The monarchy in Nepal lasted a long time because it was deeply ingrained in the country's culture and history. Political instability and a Maoist rebellion also played a big role. There was pressure from other countries for Nepal to become more democratic. Inside Nepal, there were movements pushingRead more
The monarchy in Nepal lasted a long time because it was deeply ingrained in the country’s culture and history. Political instability and a Maoist rebellion also played a big role. There was pressure from other countries for Nepal to become more democratic. Inside Nepal, there were movements pushing for change. King Gyanendra’s unpopular actions sped up the process, and Nepal finally became a federal democratic republic in 2008. (this is summery of the answer now,i am going to explain it further)
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The late abolition of monarchy in Nepal was influenced by several key factors
- Historical and Cultural Significance: The monarchy in Nepal had deep historical roots and cultural significance, dating back centuries.
- Political Instability: Nepal experienced significant political turmoil over the years, exacerbated by internal conflicts and governance challenges.
- International Pressure: As a member of the global community, Nepal faced increasing pressure from international organizations and foreign governments to democratize and respect human rights.
- Internal Political Movements: Within Nepal, various political movements, including the 2006 People’s Movement (Jana Andolan II), mobilized mass protests demanding democratic reforms and the abolition of the monarchy. .
- King Gyanendra’s Actions: King Gyanendra’s decision to dissolve the parliament in 2005 and assume direct rule was widely unpopular and sparked widespread protests. His actions further galvanized opposition to the monarchy and accelerated calls for its abolition
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Religion is deeply woven into the fabric of the Indian society. They are tightly bound together. Being a secular state, the constitution mandates all people be treated equally and fairly regardless of their religious identities. In spite of this, politicians exploit religion for electoral advantage.Read more
Religion is deeply woven into the fabric of the Indian society. They are tightly bound together. Being a secular state, the constitution mandates all people be treated equally and fairly regardless of their religious identities. In spite of this, politicians exploit religion for electoral advantage. On the grass root level, the society coexists beautifully however the bigger picture often narrates a different story. Communal riots although rare are still an obstacle to achieving religious harmony. Religion does not influence politics rather it is politics that control the strings that bind people to religion. Looking at the political state of the nation, there is very little tolerance towards religious diversity and more extremism and communalism than ever before.
However, modern politics is not solely to blame, the whole idea behind the creation of Pakistan was to divide India. The British thrived on their divide and rule policy, much like the politicians today.
Consider this, there are more religious institutions in the country than educational ones. India, that was once the temple of education has taken a back seat in this field now. To conclude, someone rightly said that when Indians are told cast your vote they hear vote your caste.
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