The Hindu-Muslim Divide: Building Sustainable Bridges

The chapter deals with the historical and contemporary issues which have been overriding the Hindu-Muslim ethnic-religion-based relations in the Indian subcontinent. An attempt is made to trace social and psychological roots of recurring ethnic violence, persistent prejudice and discrimination, which characterize the relations between these two communities to evolving road maps for harmony and peace. Strategies and possibilities of improving Hindu-Muslim relations are discussed and policy-driven actions are evaluated.