A report by the Economic Advisory Council to the PM highlights significant shifts in India’s religious demographics from 1950 to 2015. While the Hindu majority decreased by 7.82%, Muslim population saw a 43.15% rise. Concerns arise over the causes behind this growth, with questions on illegal immigration and conversions raised by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Politicization ensues, with BJP accusing Congress of Muslim appeasement, fearing consequences on Hindu representation. AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi dismisses the report, calling it a “WhatsApp University” creation.
Analysis Reveals Shifts in India’s Religious Demographics
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