Communalism is an ideology that instills shared political, religious, and economic beliefs in a group of people. It can be economic in nature, where each commune is virtually an independent state and the nation is merely a federation of such states
. In the context of India, communalism refers to the division between states, people, or communities based on ethnicity, religion, beliefs, and values, often leading to social tensions and conflicts
. It is considered a social menace and a threat to national integrity, leading to active hostility or opposition towards others' religions and beliefs
