As the world observes World Religion Day, the plight of India’s religious minorities casts a shadow over the ideals of religious harmony and coexistence.

According to Kashmir Media Service, far from celebrating, minorities in India are grappling with systemic violence, discrimination, and exclusion under the Hindutva-driven policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

The alarming rise in attacks on Muslims and Christians, coupled with economic and social marginalization has drawn global criticism.

The continued persecution of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and other marginalized groups exposes the stark contradiction between India’s democratic ideals and its reality under the current regime.