India's Muslim Minority: Between Patriotism and Alienation in a Charged Climate

 

Indian Muslims is making waves in the United Kingdom because recent reports by The New York Times and The Independent highlight rising tensions in India involving the Muslim community. 

Following a terror attack on Hindu pilgrims in Pahalgam, online discourse surged, with some Indian Muslims affirming patriotism while others expressed alienation. 

Allegations of discriminatory demolitions and detentions have sparked global concern over India's treatment of its 200-million-strong Muslim population.

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The Independent spotlights Rayees Ahmad, a Muslim man who rescued Hindu victims, challenging narratives of religious divide. 

Meanwhile, NYT reports accuse Indian authorities of targeting Muslims through demolitions and arrests.

 Online, opinions clash, with some asserting their Muslim identity above nationalism, while others defend their loyalty to India. These developments reflect a fraught climate where social media fuels both solidarity and division.