Healing Divides

The recent unrest in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, highlights a pressing question for India: how to balance perceived historical injustice with national harmony.

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The violence that erupted over a court-ordered survey of a religious place in the city, leading to tragic loss of life, underscores the dangers of allowing historical disputes to fester. It also reflects a troubling trend where religious sites become flashpoints for conflict, threatening the social fabric of a diverse nation. India's history is undeniably complex, marked by instances of destruction and rebuilding that left scars across communities. While some grievances deserve careful redressal, a pattern of reopening old wounds risks perpetuating an endless cycle of disputes. As seen in Sambhal, such conflicts rarely yield meaningful resolutions; instead, they deepen divisions and erode trust among communities. The resolution of the Ayodhya dispute in 2019 was a rare moment of closure. After decades of tension and violence, the Supreme Court's judgment offered a way forward, allowing the nation to begin healing. Many saw it as an opportunity to move be