India’s SIR Voter Purge Explained: 130 Million Removed, Muslims Hit Hardest
India’s biggest electoral-roll overhaul is now a national political crisis. Protesters have taken to the streets, the Supreme Court has demanded answers, and millions of people removed from the rolls are waiting to learn whether they can get back on them. The scale of the purge The exercise is called the Special Intensive Revision…
Eid, Faith, Systematic Fear: The Shrinking space for Muslim festivals in India
For millions of Muslims across India, the arrival of Eid ul-Adha should be a season of profound spiritual devotion, communal charity, and familial gathering. The core religious rite involves Qurbani, the ritual sacrifice of livestock to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to God, with the meat distributed among family, neighbours, and impoverished communities. Yet, in…
Hate Speech Against Muslims and Christians in India’s Political Landscape
India’s constitutional framework is founded on secularism, pluralism, and equal citizenship. Yet over the past decade, political discourse surrounding religious identity has become increasingly polarised. Hate speech directed at religious minorities, especially Muslims and Christians, has emerged as a major concern for scholars, civil society organisations, journalists, and international observers. The issue is no…
