According to India’s national investigation agency, there is no evidence for “love jihad”, nor is it reflected in India’s population data, where Hindus continue to make up about 80% and Muslims 14%. “For the last 50 years, we have known about love jihad but we weren’t able to express ourselves and the issue was swept under the carpet,” said Agarwal. Students take part in a protest against love jihad in front of Academy of Fine Art in Kolkata on Valentine’s Day last year. Ten people have been charged, including at least two known members of Shri Ram Sena Hindustan and Kumbhar’s parents. Ramakant Konduskar, the founder and leader of Shri Ram Sena Hindustan, denied any involvement of his organisation in the killing.

Source: The Guardian January 22, 2022 16:51 UTC