Which of the following explains the reason for the reduction of Hindu–Muslim strife in India as it had in the colonial period?

A. the view of religion as a legitimate identity in politics made by the British colonial
empire
B. the inability of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to head the nation
C. the establishment of alliances such as the UPA alliance headed by Congress and the
NDA backed by the BJP
D. the establishment of the central Election Commission that is charged with ensuring
clean and fair elections
E. the view of religion as an illegitimate political identity made by Nehru and other
leaders

E