Many say the law, passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government, discriminates against Muslims and undermines the country’s secular foundations. Residents in Meerut and Nehtaur say the deaths were followed by a police crackdown, deepening fear among Muslims. Many believe that Adityanath, the state’s chief minister, is following Modi’s path of Hindu nationalism. “For the state, Muslims are like insects. Many Muslims say Modi’s landslide reelection earlier this year has emboldened him.

Source: Egypt Independent January 07, 2020 04:07 UTC