Communal Harmony : Anything Violence can do, Peace can do better.
Communal harmony exists when there are peace and harmony among different religious communities. India is a diverse country, is home to many religions. The constitution of India mentions that India is a secular country meaning that its people can practice and profess the faith of their liking. All citizens can follow any religion they want, and the state cannot support or favor any one religion. The constitution also provides us with a fundamental right to freedom of religion. All Indians have fundamental rights that they have since birth.
However, communal disharmony treats peace and harmony among religions, causing riots. These riots turn violent, killing, and injuring many people of different religious communities. Many have to leave their homes due to these riots. Some instances of communal riots include the Bombay riots of 1993, Gujarat riots of 2002, the Muzaffarnagar riots of 2013, and the Delhi riots of 2020.
These riots show us the importance of communal harmony for a country such as India. We need to respect another person’s religion and faith. The constitution provides for laws and protection of citizens. The government takes strict action during these riots. The importance of communal harmony should be spread and made aware of all. The right to freedom of religion protects us, but at the same time, we must build tolerance and respect towards different faiths. Communal harmony day or Sadhbhavana Diwas celebrates this idea on 20th August of every year.
