Muslims in Ayodhya express fear and apprehension ahead of temple inauguration

Published: 21 January 2024 at 03:01

Muslims in the town of Ayodhya, India, are expressing fear and apprehension ahead of the inauguration of a new temple by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Many Muslims in the town, which has a majority Hindu population, are choosing to stay at home due to fears of violence similar to that which occurred over 30 years ago when a mosque was destroyed by Hindu nationalists. Some Muslims believe that the temple inauguration is a symbol of their marginalization in New India. There are concerns among the Muslim community about the arrival of outsiders and the potential for trouble.

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