COMMUNALISM

Database on Communalism in Karnataka

This is an effort towards creating a comprehensive database on the communal incidents that have rocked Karnataka. Since most of the information contained here is drawn entirely from fact finding reports and related sources, it is important that this analysis is supplemented with perspectives (conceptual and historical) and analysis of causal factors that led to each communal incident.

COMMUNALISM AND COMMUNAL INCIDENTS IN KARNATAKA

 

COMMUNALISM AND COMMUNAL INCIDENTS IN KARNATAKA (Ms File)

Microsoft File

Baba Budhangiri, Chikamangalur

Baba Budangiri represents a unique example of composite culture of India. Hindus and Muslims alike offer their obeisance to the place in a very cordial manner. It was never a point of dispute throughout the centuries. It is only after 1975 that the dispute emerged regarding the management of the Dargah/Peetha.

Idgah Maidan, Bangalore

dgah Maidan in Jayanagar, Bangalore

Idgah Maidan, Hubli

 

Rama Jyothi processions

 

Babri Masjid demolition

 

Various such incidents include

 

Various such incidents include1

 

Festival occasion as moment for riot

 

The Communal violence of December 1988

The Communal violence of December 1988 and also How it Happened?

Private scores culminating into communal riots

 

document.2006-06-12.1882132314

 

Build-up immediate instances

 

Report on the Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation of Victims) Bill, 2005

This is an analysis of the proposed Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation of Victims) Bill, 2005 which tries to understand the its efficacy in today's reality of spreading communal hatred and violence.

Police firing during VHP Chief's birthday celebrations

Police firing during VHP Chief's birthday celebrations- Report by SICREM and PUCL (K)