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Congress and Karnataka’s Muslims: Loyalty without Representation
In an era where majoritarian politics is openly dismissive of Muslim concerns, the Congress still benefits from being seen as the lesser evil. But “lesser evil” is not a sustainable political identity. For a party that speaks the language of diversity and inclusion, Karnataka’s record on Muslim representation - particularly in Parliament - stands as an uncomfortable indictment.
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Temple fairs and the saga of economic boycott: Dakshina Kannada
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Lawyers’ Group files criminal complaint against UP CM over brute state action against CAA protesters
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UP Madrasa Board to introduce NCERT syllabus, no to NCPCR’s diktat on non-Muslim students
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Hindu College, denies entry to students wearing burqas, sparks protests: UP
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Muslim man beaten on board a train in UP, booked for sexual harassment
Asim even spoke to the media and said he was beaten only because someone said “all mullas are thieves”
Anti-Muslim targeting continues in UP, another historical Mosque is demolished
According to the Imam (priest) a litigation against the impending demolition was still pending in the lower court
Everyday Harmony: Muslim family offers land for Shivpuran Katha in Maharashtra
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Congress and Karnataka’s Muslims: Loyalty without Representation
In an era where majoritarian politics is openly dismissive of Muslim concerns, the Congress still benefits from being seen as the lesser evil. But “lesser evil” is not a sustainable political identity. For a party that speaks the language of diversity and inclusion, Karnataka’s record on Muslim representation - particularly in Parliament - stands as an uncomfortable indictment.