Скачать или смотреть Explained: Why Is Nirmala Sitharaman Wrong To Say 'Growing' Muslim Population Means All Is Well

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the perception that Muslims do not face discrimination in India does not hold ground as the Muslim population have grown in the country since 1947.

Sitharaman made the statement during an interaction with think tank Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington DC.

At a time when there are reports of minorities in India not feeling secure, for the finance minister to cite the “growing population” of Muslims since 1947 as the reason why no questions should be raised about their well-being echoes the worst prejudices of the Sangh Parivar and raises more questions than answers about the intent and the commitment of the present government to an inclusive democracy comprising all citizens as equals.

In the video today, we will debunk Ms. Sitharaman’s claims of a safe India for Muslims and argue why and how Muslims are actually underrepresented.
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