Dr. Naveed Elahi

Karan Thapar’s article published in The Hindustan Times, is an eye opener for the Modi led BJP regime in India. It presents a serious and thought-provoking assessment of the plight of the Muslims in India, particularly regarding their political representation, participation in governance, and visibility in public life. He dwells honestly and fairly on statistical and institutional indicators, encouraging readers to reflect on whether Indian Muslims are gradually becoming politically marginalized within the country’s democratic framework.

Thapar notes that, for the first time since independence, the Indian government does not have a single Muslim minister. Additionally, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party does not.