Once admired for its commitment to pluralism, India no longer stands out as a model democracy.
Muslims are a major target in the culture of hate being fomented across India, so are the communities that don't fit the 'right' definition in an increasingly wilful right-wing state.
Over the last few years – under the BJP government – India’s religious polarisation has increased in degree and intensity.
Terming Indian film star Shah Rukh Khan a “Pakistani agent”, controversial Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Sadhvi Prachi says he should be sent to that country, a day after the actor added his voice to the protest against “extreme intolerance”.
Once admired for its commitment to pluralism, India no longer stands out as a model democracy.
Muslims are a major target in the culture of hate being fomented across India, so are the communities that don't fit the 'right' definition in an increasingly wilful right-wing state.
Over the last few years – under the BJP government – India’s religious polarisation has increased in degree and intensity.
Terming Indian film star Shah Rukh Khan a “Pakistani agent”, controversial Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Sadhvi Prachi says he should be sent to that country, a day after the actor added his voice to the protest against “extreme intolerance”.