● Political parties in India do not thrive on unity — they thrive on division.
● They divide society by caste, religion, region, language, and class — because fear
wins more votes than harmony.
● Vote bank politics has reduced Indian citizens to identities — Yadavs vote here, Dalits
vote there, Muslims vote elsewhere.
● Caste-based parties like BSP or SP don’t aim to erase caste — they deepen it to stay
relevant.
● Every five years, caste resurfaces through quotas, rallies, and slogans — and then
disappears post-election.
● Religious polarisation is a recurring political tactic.
● Hindu-Muslim tensions are deliberately stoked before elections — whether through hate
speeches, temple-mosque issues, or communal propaganda.
● Examples include the Ayodhya Ram Mandir debate, CAA-NRC protests, and multiple
riots — all fuelled or exploited by politics.
● 1984 Anti-Sikh riots (Congress), 2002 Gujarat riots (BJP), 2020 Delhi riots — each
had political links.
● Religion, instead of being respected, is used as a political weapon to divide voters
emotionally.
● Regionalism is another tool.
● Leaders from parties like Shiv Sena or DMK have promoted state-first identities —
“Maharashtra for Maharashtrians” or anti-Hindi sentiments.
● These slogans pit Indians against each other instead of encouraging a united national
identity.
● North vs South. Hindi vs non-Hindi. Tribal vs urban. All strategically exploited.
● Media is no longer neutral — it’s politicised.
● Many channels act like mouthpieces for specific parties, promoting hate narratives and
suppressing dissent.
● They label students, activists, and critics as “anti-national” or “urban Naxal,” deepening
internal rifts.
● Facts are buried under sensational headlines and shouting matches.
● Truth doesn’t trend — but hate does, and parties love it that way.
● Fake news and propaganda are used to spread lies, especially targeting communities.
● IT cells run by parties flood WhatsApp and Twitter with communal and casteist
misinformation.
● Instead of solving issues, they create new enemies every day — in the name of
nationalism or tradition.
● People stop trusting each other — and start voting out of fear.
● Student politics is hijacked by national parties.
● College unions become battlegrounds — ABVP vs NSUI, Left vs Right.
● Instead of debates, we see street fights. Instead of unity, students are taught which
"side" to be on.
● The future of India is being split before it can even vote.
● Development is ignored — identity takes center stage.
● Jobs, inflation, education, healthcare — are replaced by temple inaugurations, caste
census debates, and religious dramas.
● People are kept distracted — because a divided, emotional voter is easier to control.
● In this game, politicians win. Society loses.
● Welfare schemes are often announced not based on need, but based on who will vote.
● Scholarships, subsidies, and benefits are marketed as if they are rewards for loyalty.
● “Sabka Saath” becomes just a slogan — because the policies favor specific groups to
keep the base strong.
● Politicians love to create a crisis before elections — so they can offer themselves as
the solution.
● Whether it’s communal tension, border aggression, or fake internal threats — panic
helps them stay in power.
● Unity becomes a threat to their game plan — so they work hard to keep society
fragmented.
● Hate speech is often delivered from party stages — and rarely punished.
● Leaders get away with divisive language, because it boosts votes, not consequences.
● Those who speak about peace or harmony are mocked as “soft” or “idealistic.”
● Elections are run on fear, not facts.
● “If they come to power, your religion is in danger.”
● “If they win, your caste will lose rights.”
● The voter is forced to choose sides — not based on logic, but on survival instinct.
● Instead of representing India, political parties now represent a version of India — their
version.
● One party represents Hindus. One claims to speak for Muslims. One for a region. One
for a caste.
● But who represents all of us together? That answer is becoming harder to find.
● This is not just dangerous. It’s a betrayal of our Constitution, which promises equality
and unity.
● Parties today use “divide and rule” just like the British did.
● Different faces. Same formula.
● They win by breaking us.
● And until we stop rewarding this with votes — they will keep doing it.
● Introduction of the motion
● Core thesis: Parties gain power by dividing us, not uniting us
● Identity > Issues in Indian politics
● Vote bank politics — caste, religion, language
● Example: SP, BSP, RJD, Shiv Sena using identity for electoral gains
● Caste politics — how caste-based parties exploit divisions
● “Vote for your caste” = political survival strategy
● Religious polarisation: Hindu-Muslim narratives, hate speeches
● Riots as political tools: 1984, 2002, 2020
● Use of fear in campaigns: “Your religion/caste is under threat”
● Voters manipulated emotionally
● Regionalism: North vs South, Marathi Manoos, anti-Hindi politics
● Politicians reinforce regional divides for votes
● Media as political propaganda
● Biased anchors, anti-national tags, controlled narratives
● Fake news and IT cells: How parties spread misinformation
● WhatsApp groups used for polarisation
● Student politics: ABVP vs NSUI
● Parties divide the youth before they’re old enough to vote
● Development ignored — identity takes priority
● Real issues like unemployment, education pushed aside
● Welfare schemes designed to benefit only “their” groups
● “Sabka Saath” is just branding, not reality
● Hypocrisy of unity slogans vs divisive practices
● Leaders who preach peace are mocked, hatemongers rise
● Recap: Caste, religion, region, fake news, riots, all used to divide
● “This is divide-and-rule 2.0”
● Final punchline: India deserves unity, not politics of hate
Parties represent the people and give them a voice.
Yes — but they also teach people to identify only by their religion or caste. That’s
not representation, that’s identity exploitation.
Parties pass inclusive laws.
Many laws are passed — but in practice, only select groups benefit, and
opposition voices are silenced instead of debated.
Parties unite people through national pride.
National pride becomes empty if it’s built by excluding or attacking other
communities. Unity built on hate is not true unity.
Parties cannot be blamed for society’s problems.
But parties shape public opinion, media, laws, and education — if society is
divided, the hands holding the knife must be named.
Parties bring change through elections.
Change is meaningless if it's based on fear, lies, and hate instead of real progress.
Religious Division
1. Delhi Riots (2020)
Before Delhi assembly elections, BJP leaders like Kapil Mishra gave provocative speeches.
Clashes broke out between anti-CAA protesters (mostly Muslims) and pro-CAA groups, leading
to communal violence. Over 50 people died. Political speeches worsened religious tension.
2. Babri Masjid Demolition (1992)
BJP and RSS backed a religious movement to build a Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This led to the
demolition of the Babri Masjid by kar sevaks. The event sparked nationwide Hindu-Muslim riots
and helped BJP gain political support through religious polarisation.
3. CAA–NRC Protests (2019–20)
The Citizenship Amendment Act excluded Muslims from fast-track citizenship. Many parties
used this to push religious identities. BJP supported the law, while others opposed it for vote
bank reasons. The debate became a tool for division on both sides.
Caste-Based Division
4. Caste-Based Vote Banks
Parties like SP, BSP, RJD have openly used caste as their base. SP focused on Yadav votes,
BSP on Dalit pride, RJD on Muslim-Yadav unity. Instead of reducing caste barriers, they made
them political identities to win elections.
5. Una Dalit Violence (2016)
In Gujarat, Dalit youths were beaten by cow vigilantes. This led to large Dalit protests. BJP was
accused of ignoring caste violence. Opposition parties used the incident to gain Dalit support,
turning it into a caste-based political issue.
Regional and Language Division
6. Shiv Sena and Marathi Identity
Shiv Sena promoted the idea of "Marathi Manoos" and attacked North Indian migrants in
Mumbai. It created a divide between Maharashtrians and Biharis/UPites. This helped them gain
votes in local elections by appealing to regional identity.
7. Hindi Imposition Debate
The BJP-led central government pushed for Hindi as a national language. Southern parties like
DMK strongly opposed this. It increased North-South tensions and turned language into a
political issue used to gather regional support.
Politically Linked Communal Violence
8. 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots
After Indira Gandhi was killed by her Sikh bodyguards, Congress workers led mobs that killed
over 3000 Sikhs. Leaders were seen encouraging violence. No quick justice was given. The
riots created long-lasting religious trauma and deepened divides.
9. Gujarat Riots (2002)
After a train burning killed Hindu pilgrims, riots broke out targeting Muslims. Over 1000 people
died. The state government, led by then-CM Narendra Modi, was accused of not doing enough
to stop the violence. The BJP later gained political strength in Gujarat.
Hate Campaigns and Fear Politics
10. “Love Jihad” Laws
BJP states like Uttar Pradesh passed laws against so-called "Love Jihad," claiming Muslim men
were tricking Hindu women into marriage. These laws were based on fear and helped divide
people on religious lines, especially during election seasons.
11. “80 vs 20” Remarks (UP Elections 2022)
Yogi Adityanath and other BJP leaders made indirect references to Hindus vs Muslims using
numbers like “80% vs 20%”. These remarks polarised communities during elections and made
religion a central campaign theme.
SLOGANS -
TV pe chillaye, kaam kab dikhaye?
Riot for votes, not for roads!
Where’s the plan? All I see is scam.
Drama on air, no welfare!
Claps for lies, silence for cries.
They divide, then hide!
Jaat ke naam pe vote liya, vikas ka kaam hi chhod diya!
Article 14 – Equality Before Law
What it says:
Every person is equal in the eyes of the law.
How it’s violated:
● Hate speech by politicians often goes unpunished, but peaceful protesters and minorities
are arrested.
● Leaders like Kapil Mishra were not held accountable after their speeches led to riots.
Article 15 – No Discrimination by the State
What it says:
No citizen shall face discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, race, sex, or birthplace.
How it’s violated:
● Parties target caste and religion for votes: SP appeals to Yadavs, BSP to Dalits, BJP to
Hindus.
● Laws like "Love Jihad" target interfaith couples, especially Muslims.
Article 19(1)(a) – Freedom of Speech
What it says:
Every citizen has the right to express opinions freely.
How it’s violated:
● Activists, students, and journalists are jailed for expressing dissent.
● Meanwhile, political leaders make violent and communal statements without
consequences.
Article 21 – Right to Life and Personal Liberty
What it says:
No one should be denied life or personal freedom without due process.
How it’s violated:
● In riots like 1984, 2002, and Manipur 2023, people were killed or assaulted while the
state looked away.
● Women in Manipur were paraded naked. The government stayed silent for weeks.
Article 25 – Freedom of Religion
What it says:
Everyone has the right to practice and spread their religion freely.
How it’s violated:
● Laws against "Love Jihad" restrict personal freedom in the name of religion.
● Hindu festivals are promoted while Muslim prayers are questioned or banned.
Article 51A(e) – Duty to Promote Harmony
What it says:
All citizens must promote unity and brotherhood.
How it’s violated:
● Political parties do the opposite.
● They promote religious and caste divides through campaigns, speeches, and policies.
1. split points across speakers
– make a hitlist for who says what
– caste + religion to one
– region + language to another
– fake news + media bias to someone else
– constitutional articles to someone with strong delivery
2. prep 1-liner intros/outros
like:
– “they don’t campaign on hope, they campaign on hate”
– “this isn’t just politics, this is divide and rule 2.0”
– “don’t fall for drama. demand data.”
– “if we vote by fear, we lose by default”
3. keep extra content ready for QnA / POIs
– facts about riots
– examples of hate speech
– how media pushes propaganda
– how IT cells spread lies
4. prep backup rebuttals
for if opposition says:
– “parties represent ppl” → yeah but they also teach ppl to identify by caste not country
– “they pass good laws” → laws mean nothing if only used for vote banks
– “parties reflect society” → no they shape it, and they’re shaping it into pieces
1. Core Argument
– political parties don’t unite, they divide to win
– they use caste, religion, region, class to form vote banks
– unity doesn’t bring votes — fear does
2. Caste Politics
– parties like SP, BSP, RJD depend on caste-based vote banks
– “vote for your caste” is their survival trick
– caste pride is used in rallies and campaigns but upliftment is ignored
– caste resurfaces only during elections
3. Religious Division
– temple vs mosque issues like Ram Mandir are used before polls
– laws like Love Jihad target specific communities
– riots like 1984 (Sikhs), 2002 (Gujarat), 2020 (Delhi), 2023 (Manipur) had political links
– hate speeches and polarising slogans rise during elections
4. Regional and Language Divide
– Shiv Sena promotes “Marathi Manoos” vs migrants
– DMK and others push anti-Hindi sentiment
– north vs south and state-first slogans split national identity
5. Media and Fake News
– media is politicised, acts like party spokesperson
– dissenting voices are silenced as anti-national
– IT cells spread fake news on WhatsApp, Twitter
– fake headlines distract from real issues
6. Student Politics
– national parties hijack campus unions: ABVP vs NSUI
– youth learn hate before they even vote
– debate is replaced with street fights and labels
7. Real Issues Ignored
– jobs, inflation, education, healthcare are sidelined
– replaced with identity politics, temple events, riots
– emotional voters are easier to control than informed ones
8. Welfare Politics
– schemes announced based on vote banks, not need
– benefits marketed like rewards for loyalty
– “Sabka Saath” is just a slogan
9. Constitutional Violations
Article 14: Equality before law → hate speech ignored, peaceful dissent punished
Article 15: No discrimination → parties target specific castes and religions
Article 19: Freedom of speech → critics jailed, leaders untouched
Article 21: Right to life → riots happen, no justice
Article 25: Freedom of religion → selective targeting and bans
Article 51A(e): Promote harmony → parties do the opposite
10. Punchlines and Rebuttals
– this is divide and rule 2.0
– they win by breaking us
– hate is free, development is missing
– if unity brought them power, we’d be united by now
If opposition says “parties represent people”:
→ yes, but they also teach people to identify only by caste or religion, not as citizens
If they say “laws are inclusive”:
→ then why do only certain groups benefit and others stay invisible?
If they say “media shows the truth”:
→ media only shows what the party allows — truth doesn’t trend, hate does
