Why has religion become such a contentious issue in South Asia over the past several decades?

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There are several reasons, among these being the tremendous religious diversity that characterizes the region. With economic inequalities or political instability, religion may serve as a focal point. Likewise, following independence, many regions were divided by religion (and language); subsequent disputes over borders are thus cast in religious terms.

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