The Indian election contest that is now underway appears to be quite similar to the one that took place in 2019. Approximately 200 million Muslims live in India, despite the fact that the majority of its citizens identify as Hindus. The approximately 200 million Muslims in India have experienced tremendous upheaval since the Hindu nationalist (BJP) led by Narendra Modi came to power in 2014. Muslims (204 million), Christians (28 million), Sikhs (21 million), and Buddhists (8.5 million) make up sizable portions of the population. The anti-Pakistan rhetoric in Modi’s speeches highlights his affiliation with the fascist philosophy of the RSS, which raises grave concerns about India’s self-acclaimed “Maha Barat”.

Source: The Nation May 26, 2024 16:53 UTC