Observations on the Interpretation of Religious Demographic Changes in India, 1951–2011

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Najmuddin A. Farooqi. Hon’ble Home MinisterGovernment of IndiaNorth BlockNew Delhi Respected sir, With due respect and regards, I wish to submit the following observations concerning the recent statement issued by your office regarding the changing religious composition of India’s population as reflected in the Census data from 1951 to 2011. Your communication emphasized the continuous…

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A CENTURY AND A HALF OF COMMUNAL RIOTS IN INDIA : A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

A CENTURY AND A HALF OF COMMUNAL RIOTS IN INDIA : A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

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Over the past 150 years, India has witnessed a recurring pattern of communal riots mainly between Hindus and Muslims that have inflicted immense human and material loss. These episodes have resulted in thousands of deaths, mass displacement and destruction of property. Statistically an estimated 80-85% of those killed in these riots have been Muslims and…

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