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I express my deep concern and strongly condemn the recent demolition of more than 1,100 Bengali Muslim homes in Assam, India, by the authorities. The demolition drive also reportedly destroyed more than 10 mosques, some of which had stood for over 50 years.While the authorities have justified these actions as an effort to reclaim government and forest land from alleged “encroachers”, Indian media reports indicate that many affected families have deep-rooted ties to the region, having lived on these lands since long before India’s independence.
Instead of ensuring adequate resettlement and rehabilitation, the authorities have left many families displaced and vulnerable, with some reportedly placed in detention centres.This latest operation is part of a disturbing pattern of discrimination and persecution of Bengali Muslims in India, fuelled by Hindutva-driven politics.
Approximately 19,000 families have reportedly been displaced over the past decade.For years, Bengali Muslims in India have faced crackdowns, forced push-ins and exclusion from voter lists.These actions suggest that the current government is pursuing a targeted agenda against Muslim minorities and actively enforcing measures that threaten their rights and security.
This evokes the unlawful demolition of the historic Babri Masjid in 1992, an event that remains an enduring symbol of religious intolerance and communal division.Under Hindutva fascism, India has categorically failed to protect its minority communities, including Muslims, Christians and Sikhs, as well as lower-caste Hindus.I call upon the international community to take immediate cognisance of the systematic persecution of Muslims by the Indian authorities.The Indian government must be held accountable for these serious human rights violations and infringements on religious freedom.
It must uphold the principles of justice and equality for every Indian citizen, regardless of caste, religion or cultural identity.Muslims of India are Indians too."
Bangladesh is a Muslim-majority country, and many of its citizens may aspire for the country to express a stronger Islamic identity and closer association with the wider Muslim world, including organizations such as the OIC. There is nothing inherently wrong with a nation seeking to reflect the cultural, religious, or historical values of its majority population, provided this occurs peacefully and within a lawful framework.
As someone who has spent considerable time studying the history of the Indian subcontinent, I sometimes question whether current approaches have been successful in resolving the communal tensions that have existed for generations. These tensions did not begin after independence; they were present long before partition and, in various forms, continue to influence politics and society across the region today.
One controversial but historically debated idea is whether greater demographic realignment, achieved voluntarily and peacefully over time, might reduce friction. In that context, some may argue that Bengali-speaking Hindus who feel a stronger cultural and political affinity with India should have every opportunity to settle there, while Bengali-speaking Muslims who prefer to live in a state with a stronger Islamic character should similarly be free to settle in Bangladesh. Such a process, if ever considered, would need to be entirely voluntary, humane, and respectful of individual rights and property.
However, I recognize that large-scale population movements can be traumatic, disruptive, and costly. For that reason, a more practical alternative may be to preserve freedom of movement and residence while encouraging all residents to respect the constitutional framework and laws of the country in which they choose to live. The emphasis would be on civic integration, mutual respect, and acceptance of the national legal order, rather than on identity-based political competition.
My concern is not directed against any religious or ethnic community. Rather, it stems from a desire to find long-term solutions that promote stability, reduce communal tensions, and allow all countries in the region to focus more of their energy on economic development, education, and social progress. People will naturally disagree about the best path forward, but these questions should be discussed openly, respectfully, and without assuming bad intentions on the part of those with differing views.
