As India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, political celebration has reignited long-standing objections from Muslims and other minorities. The debate highlights tensions between religious conscience, historical memory, and the risk of imposing majoritarian symbols as tests of national loyalty.
A video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling Dr Nusrat Parveen’s veil during an official event has sparked constitutional concern. Critics say the act violated bodily autonomy, dignity, and Article 21, raising questions about state restraint, consent, and the limits of executive power in a democracy.
After passing the Waqf Bill, BJP leaders claim it's for the poor—but Muslim organizations across India have rejected the move as a land grab. RSS-linked media quickly turned attention to Catholic Church properties, revealing the broader agenda. Even Adivasi leaders fear their ancestral lands may soon be in the crosshairs
Every Ramadan, political Iftar parties project false solidarity while ignoring Muslim empowerment. Despite grand feasts, Muslim leaders remain sidelined, policy reforms are absent, and their concerns are dismissed as “appeasement.” Until real political inclusion replaces token gestures, these events will continue to serve as mere spectacles to manipulate Muslim voters
Nitin Gadkari dreams of Muslims becoming engineers and doctors, but the ground reality tells a harsher story. Caste discrimination, denial of reservations, poor education access, and systemic exclusion from panchayats to Parliament keep India’s largest minority marginalized. When they rise, they’re criminalized—revealing a deeply unequal and unjust system
Holi, one of India’s oldest festivals, celebrates the arrival of spring with colors, music, dance, and rituals. Rich in regional diversity, it promotes joy, unity, and social harmony. From ancient texts to modern celebrations, Holi blends tradition, cultural expression, and even health practices, making it a vibrant symbol of renewal
Buddhists have long demanded full control of Mahabodhi Vihara, citing its historic and spiritual significance. However, a 1949 law keeps temple management under Brahmin-dominated oversight. Despite global recognition of Bodh Gaya as Buddhism’s holiest site, calls for exclusive Buddhist administration persist, reflecting a deeper struggle for rightful representation and justice