“Challenges within: Examining extremism and identity crisis in India’s second largest majority”, First Post, October 10, 2023:
“Bharat, a nation celebrated for its rich tapestry of cultures and religions, faces a unique challenge within its second-largest community, which comprises approximately 200 million individuals. Certain recent events have shed light on a radicalised faction within this community, raising serious concerns about their impact on India’s secular and harmonious ethos.
The Ertugrul-themed celebrations in Madhya Pradesh have sparked considerable debate and controversy all over and rightly so. The question of why we should celebrate Turkish invaders in India when there is no intrinsic connection between these historical conquerors and the Indian Muslim community raises significant contemplation.
In scrutinizing the tangible link between Turkish history and Bharatiya Muslims, it becomes apparent that the two are not inherently interwoven. The Turkish or Ottoman legacy, while involving individuals who practiced Islam, does not encapsulate the entirety of the Islamic faith. Rather, it predominantly represents empires and conquerors who happened to embrace the religion as part of their identity….”
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