India, April 15 -- Issues of faith must be approached with inclusivity and mutual trust to avoid flare ups
In a nation as diverse as India, policies that touch religious life must be crafted with sensitivity, consultation, and fairness. Otherwise, what begins as lawmaking in Parliament risks becoming lawbreaking on the streets. Murshidabad, West Bengal, the latest flashpoint in sectarian violence, bears testimony to this. It has become the epicentre of communal tension following violent protests over the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025. In Murshidabad, a district with a Muslim majority, protests turned violent on April 11-12, leading to the deaths of three people and over 150 arrests. Protesters, many affiliated with groups like ...