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Religion and Communalism

Politics fuelled by communal hatred is at its peak. Politicians are using religion to sow seeds of hatred in the hearts of the people. Those who hate Muslims tend to equally hate Dalits. Ish Mishra analyses this state of affairs

Ish Mishra January 4, 2018
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Ish Mishra

Ish Mishra is active in social movements and has taught political science in Hindu College, Delhi University.

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