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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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Calling it “improper,” Delhi’s Jama Masjid bans entry of single, unaccompanied women

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UP: ‘BJP’s Pasmanda Appeasement is Nothing More Than Hollow Rhetoric’

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma excludes “encroachers” from Mission Bashundhara 2.0

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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.