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Over the past decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved several political victories that have bolstered his image as a leader who prioritizes the interests of India's Hindu majority. These include preventing Muslim migrants from obtaining citizenship, revoking the semi-autonomy of the country's only Muslim-majority region, and overseeing the construction of a Hindu temple at the site of a demolished mosque. However, for India's 200 million Muslims, these events underscore their dwindling political influence in the country's democracy.
Under Modi's leadership, tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India have escalated. His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promotes a Hindu-nationalist ideology, exacerbating the situation. As Modi approaches a potential third term, the outlook for Muslim politicians and citizens appears grim, with the upcoming election in June likely to determine the country's political trajectory.
Modi's tenure has witnessed a decline in Muslim representation in India's political arena. When he assumed office in 2014, the outgoing parliament had 30 Muslim lawmakers, with only one from the BJP. Today, Muslims hold 25 seats out of 543 in the parliament, with none belonging to the BJP. This trend reflects a broader decline in political representation for Muslims in India, despite their population growing from 11% to 14%.
The BJP has enacted or proposed laws that many Muslims view as discriminatory, such as restrictions on interfaith marriage and advocating for a common legal code that could impact religious practices. Modi has also been criticized for using anti-Muslim rhetoric in his speeches, further deepening divisions between the two communities.
The lack of Muslim representation in politics has significant implications for the community's ability to advocate for resources and address its needs in areas like education, jobs, health, and infrastructure. Without a voice in parliament, Muslim concerns are often sidelined.
As the BJP's influence expands, opposition parties have become hesitant to nominate Muslim candidates, fearing alienation of Hindu voters. This trend has further marginalized Muslims in India's political landscape.
While the BJP has made some efforts to engage with Muslims, such as seeking their assistance as volunteers and voters, the party has fielded very few Muslim candidates in recent elections, none of whom were elected.
Overall, the diminishing political representation of Muslims in India raises concerns about minority rights and inclusivity in the country's democracy. Some argue that political parties, particularly those claiming to be secular, should prioritize the fair representation of all communities to maintain a healthy democracy.