PoliticsHas India’s democracy failed its Muslims? Jailed scholar sparks debate

Muslim scholar Sharjeel Imam questioned the foundations of Indian nationalism in an interview from prison, criticising the constitution and its secularism and arguing that Muslims lack political representation. His remarks have fuelled a polarising debate about Muslims’ place in India.

India politicsMuslim rightsSharjeel Imam

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