Thursday Briefing: Anger Is Building in India
Briefly

Following a deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Kashmir, India is experiencing heightened anti-Muslim sentiment, evidenced by the detention of thousands of Muslims and the demolition of their homes. The government accuses Pakistan of complicity in the attack, leading Prime Minister Modi to promise retaliation. This backlash appears to reinforce long-standing narratives used by Modi’s party to unite the Hindu majority against Muslims, exacerbating divisions within Indian society and fueling hate crimes in several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.
India is preparing to strike Pakistan following a deadly attack in Kashmir, leading to a surge in anti-Muslim sentiment and violent backlash against the community.
In retaliation for the Kashmir attack, thousands of Muslims have been detained and their homes demolished, revealing a growing pattern of anti-Muslim violence endorsed by political narratives.
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