SRINAGAR: Religious minorities in India are increasingly at risk, with a recent report detailing a surge in violence and persecution against them.
The report, released by the Kashmir Media Service, highlights the alarming state of safety for Muslims and other religious minorities in India, characterizing the atmosphere as one of pervasive fear and violence.
The situation has deteriorated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with communities living in fear of attacks and discrimination.
According to the findings, religious minorities, particularly Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and marginalized Hindu castes, face increasing threats, including forced conversions, attacks on places of worship, and lynching incidents attributed to extremist groups. The report asserts that such acts of violence have become alarmingly routine since the BJP came to power.
International experts specializing in genocidal violence have issued grave warnings about the potential for further escalation, suggesting that conditions may be ripe for a targeted genocide against Muslims in India and the occupied region of Jammu and Kashmir.
The report calls for immediate action from the global community, urging international human rights organizations to intervene and protect the rights and lives of India’s religious minorities. It emphasizes that as long as the BJP remains in power, these communities will continue to face significant risks.
The situation poses a critical challenge for global human rights advocates, who are urged to recognize and respond to the growing threats of intolerance and violence in India.
