Kashmir and Exclusion in India

The rise of Hindutva in Kashmir is evident through recent profiling of mosques and the closure of a medical college after a majority of Muslim admissions, highlighting systemic exclusion and Islamophobia against Indian Muslims. This trend, intensified by the BJP’s influence, has fostered an environment of fear and marginalization, particularly affecting Kashmiri Muslims. Recent police profiling under the guise of counter-terrorism raises concerns over religious freedom, while a UN report condemns arbitrary detentions and violations of rights. As communal violence surges, with Muslims disproportionately affected, hate speech and punitive actions against minorities have become increasingly normalized in India.

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